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inding the perfect school is like falling in love. The right school inspires you to become the best version of yourself, Fwhile the wrong type can chip away at your confidence and hold you back. Beijing is a city that puts education at the forefront of its priorities and there are numerous international schools offering a variety of curricula. So how do you find the CONTENTS one that’s right for your child? The days when a “good education” meant long lectures or memorizing text books are gone. Today’s international schools FEATURES put the students first, creating brilliant bold, passionate, free- thinking young citizens of the world. 5 It’s a Numbers Game Before parents get blinded by the glamorous campuses and Breaking down the numerical values of an international high-tech classrooms, we want to remind them that, ultimately, education in Beijing this is a decision for their child and their needs. The largest 7 Curriculum Cheat Sheet and most expensive school doesn’t necessarily mean the most Curricula at a glance fitting education. 11 The Summer Squeeze With every School Choice Guide that we produce, we hope it How to maximize your vacation time, serves as an authoritative guide for families in finding the school without forsaking your vacation that’s the perfect fit for their child. After all, it’s their lives and 14 From the Classroom to the World their academic future we’re all working towards. Beijing’s international schools going above and beyond In this issue, we examine a wide range of topics that play to prepare students for the future a part in helping you make an informed decision as a parent. 16 Food for Thought We provide you with an overview of the types of curricula of- What it Takes to Serve School Meals fered at all the international schools here in Beijing (p7). We’ve 28 All Aboard the Scholar-Ship created a checklist guide for parents to take on their campus Staying afloat amidst the rising tides of tuition tours so they can get the most out of their visits and ask the 20 One Size Doesn’t Fit All right questions (p102). Go get an in-depth look at international Two schools’ approach to special education and inclusive education on different size campuses, and answer the question curriculum design of whether school size matters when it comes to education 22 Extra! Extra! Read All About It! (p24), and take a look at the progressive measures that schools Realizing your student’s potential through outstanding in Beijing are taking in terms of special needs education (p20) extracurricular activities and scholarships (p18). 24 Big School, Small School For parents and students looking for the perfect school, our Does school size matter? upcoming Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) on February 102 Open House Guide 15 and 16 is the must-attend event of the year. It’s the most 104 School Visit Checklist extensive school choice fair in the city and provides anyone looking for an international education, or wanting to stay up-to-date on the future trends of education, the platform to get all their SCHOOL PROFILES questions answered. Visit our website at www.beijing-kids.com to learn more about JISE. 28 School Index We know that choosing an international school isn’t an easy 29 Nurseries, Preschools, and Kindergartens decision, and we hope that we can be here to help you make an 48 Up to Elementary or Middle Schools informed choice. We offer you the most comprehensive list of 58 Up to High Schools Beijing’s international schools, and we’re also the city’s essential 65 K-12 Schools international family guide with daily updates on our website and WeChat (beijing-kids).

ON THE COVER: Channelling her inner world explorer for the cover of the 2020-2021 beijingkids’ School Choice Guide is The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun student Selma Lissvik.

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Tim Coghlan Tim first came to China in 2001 and has made Beijing his home for the last 10 years. He specializes in new market development for the world’s most iconic consumer brands, previously helping luxury brands enter and expand in China, and now helping a Chinese Chief Manager Mina Yan technology company build their global business. He Deputy Manager Drew Pittock enjoys outdoor adventures with his two young children, Digital Planner Mark Allan Karanja, Wendy Xu and time permitting, vlogs in Chinese under the moniker Contributors Andrew Killeen of “Kangaroo Daddy”.

Mike Signorelli Mike Signorelli arrived in Beijing in 1994 as a student and Advertising Agency has called China home ever since. He has held several senior management roles over the past 20+ years, including Beijing Agenda Advertising his last corporate job with NBA China. Mike is the founder Co., Limited of Signature Wine, China’s first independent subscription wine club. Contact him at [email protected]. 广告代理北京爱见达广告有限公司 Marianne Daquet In Beijing for 12 years, Marianne Daquet has always been Telephone/电话: 5941 5499 passionate about art and education. She founded Atelier Advertising Hotlines/广告热线： Art School 6 years ago with the mission to pass on her 5941 0368 strong belief that creativity can change the world. She and her French husband have two daughters. You can reach her at [email protected].

Tara Gillan Tara is from England, UK, and been in China over 14 CEO and Founder Michael Wester years where she is raising third culture, bilingual kids. Owner and Co-Founder Toni Ma She has a passion for education in China, and is a life Marketing Director Victoria Yang long learner still trying to master Mandarin. In between, Marketing Team Echo Wang, Kris Wei work, study and being a mum, you will find her looking Brand Manager Christina Cao for her next adventure! Art Director Susu Luo Production Manager Joey Guo Caroline Nath Graphic Designer Michelle Zhang Caroline Nath moved to Beijing as a teenager after having Photographer Uni You grown up in the US, Canada, France, and India. She is Sales Director Irene Yan a filmmaker, radio host, Parent Effectiveness Training Sales Team Gladys Tang, Crystal Yue, teacher, founder of Bonne Nani Jams, and an organic food promoter. She has two multi-ethnic and multi-lingual Sharon Shang, Alex Wang, children. Contact her at [email protected]. Liu Yue, John Nuega, Adam Liu Magazine Marketing Robynne Tindall IT Team Alexandre Froger, Yan Wen Elisabeth Koch Finance Judy Zhao, Vicky Cui, Susan Zhou China’s milliner, Elisabeth Koch, arrived in 2007 and hit the ground running with her hats. This TCK has three HR & Admin Tobal Loyola, Cao Zheng children who were born in Beijing. While her creations DM Logistic Cao Zheng adorn famous heads on the covers of international General Inquiries 5941 5499 glossies, Koch gives hat-making workshops in her studio and is kept busy by the kids. Find out more information at www.ElisabethKoch.co

Lise Floris Lise Poulsen Floris is an EU official turned blogger. Since Contact: leaving her native Denmark in 1998, she has lived in Italy General Information: [email protected] and Belgium before moving to China with her family. She writes about life in Beijing on her blog ninemillionbicycles. Magazine: [email protected] com, aiming to tell “the big story through the small story.” Sales: [email protected] Her work has been published in the South China Morning Marketing: [email protected] Post, Global Times, and Point of View International. Digital & Magazine Marketing: [email protected] DM Logistic: [email protected] Juliet London Directories: [email protected] After seven years in Beijing, market researcher, branding consultant and writer, mother to two teenagers, Juliet ‘Lady’ London continues to be fascinated by this ever www.beijing-kids.com changing city. British by birth, she has also lived in beijingkids Australia and other parts of Asia. Her work primarily beijing-kids focuses on education research, leaving less time than she would like to take exercise, walk her dog, and snap @beijingkids or #beijingkids up bargains at local markets. FEATURES It’s a Numbers Game Breaking down the numerical values of an international education in Beijing By Drew Pittock

very year, when putting together the School Choice Guide, bigger things to worry about – namely, identifying the best school we are inundated with vast amounts of data: everything for your child! So sit back and relax. Well, at least until you see from tuition prices to number of students and class sizes some of these figures. to accreditation. And given the fact that we are, doubt- Note: This data reflects information gathered from the 58 lessly,E the preeminent voice on all things international education schools profiled in this year’s School Choice Guide. As schools in Beijing, we understand that it’s our duty to crunch these provide data in various ways, these statistics should be regarded numbers so that you don’t have to. After all, you’ve got much as a general primer, and not a scientific analysis.

AVERAGE TUITION PRICES This one may be the most important to our readers due to the fact that it can literally dictate whether or not your child will attend a certain school. Interestingly enough, according to our data, the most expensive grades to get your student through will be their elementary years. While an expensive tuition doesn’t necessarily mean the best education for your child’s unique needs and learning style, it is worth noting that these will be some of the most formative years in your child’s development, and could decide their trajectory for years to come. Cost given is per year.

KINDERGARTEN HIGH SCHOOL RMB 154,731 / USD 21,956 RMB 176,501 / USD 25,045

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ELEMENTARY K-12 RMB 213,243 / USD 30,259 RMB 187,665 / USD 26,629

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AVERAGE CLASS SIZE This number has actually remained unchanged since last year, as has its correlating six to one student - teacher ratio. 19 It’s welcome news given that back in the 1980s, Brookings Institute conducted a study, one of the most credible to date, which found that students in classes with between 15 and 22 pupils and lower student - teacher ratios were three months ahead in their learning than students in larger classrooms. So while tuition price isn’t a definitive indicator of a school’s worth, the ability of teachers to provide each child with individualized attention and support certainly is.

SCHOLARSHIPS If the numbers surrounding average tuition prices are hanging over your head like a bleak cloud in the dead of winter, 50% then let this be your silver lining. Comparatively, 2017’s School Choice Guide had 55 percent of schools offering scholarship opportunities, and that number dropped to 40 percent in 2018, so things are looking up. Additionally, if you or your child would like some pointers on how to ace that scholarship application, check out our scholarship feature on p18!

A FEW OTHER NUMBERS TO NOTE

Average Age of International Institutions

13 Years

Ministry of Education Accreditation

Yes = 83%

No = 10%

Average # of Students 739

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BEIJING CURRICULUM GUIDE Curricula at a glance By Wendy Xu

he days of a teacher standing in the front of a proach and student learning. To get a better understanding classroom throwing words at students and hop- of the different curricula out there, we interviewed seven ing something sticks is long gone. Education has schools that have all adopted a specific curriculum to teach undergone an incredible transformation of unparal- their student body. Please keep in mind that this guide is not T meant to suggest which curriculum is the best, but to simply leled diversity and complexity. With so many schools teaching a multitude of curriculum types, it can be easy to get lost in give a better understanding of how they differ from one what each school has to offer in the terms of teaching ap- another and how some of Beijing’s schools implement them. PHOTOS: ADOBE STOCK PHOTOS:

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THE SUMMER SQUEEZE How to maximize your vacation time, without forsaking your vacation By Drew Pittock

ummers are undoubtedly a time for rest and relaxation: sun is setting on your final summer evening. a much needed, well-deserved respite from the demand- If that wasn’t bad enough, not only did you miss out on a ing slog of the school year. Yet between video game chance to learn a new skill or create that website for your bud- binges, vacations abroad, and sleeping in, summer is ding business, you’ve also fallen victim to the “Summer Slide”, alsoS a perfect time to refocus your energy and tackle one of the a phenomenon in which students lose roughly 25 percent to 30 passion projects that’s been lying dormant in the dusty corners percent of the knowledge they accrued the previous school year. of your brain; those pursuits that get pushed to the mental pe- As Gary Huggins, CEO of US-based National Summer Learning riphery so you can make room for math homework, chemistry Association told Huffington Post, “summer is a great break from quizzes, and vocabulary tests the rest of the year. school, but not a great break from learning.” While this all sounds well and good, the honest truth is that Here at beijingkids, we couldn’t agree more. And while we for many of us, knowing you have three months of unfettered, understand the importance of honoring your summer with uninterrupted “you time” is a one-way ticket to Procrastination some serious fun in the sun, we also know that it’s an incred- Town. As each day melts into the next like ice cream on hot ible opportunity to grow. As such, we’ve compiled a few helpful asphalt, “I’ll do it tomorrow” becomes the mantra of the month, tips to ensure that as the weather heats up, so too does your and before you know it, three months have slipped by and the productivity. PHOTOS: PIXABAY PHOTOS:

beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 11 Lowering the Visual Volume The school year is a hectic time filled with text- New Year’s in June books, papers, and notes, not to mention projects Aside from simply tidying up your physical space, you should stopped and started, reworked and revised, and also tidy up your mental space, and use this time to take inventory ultimately buried deep in the doldrums of your of the past year. What hindered your ability to get things done? desk drawers. Chances are, over the past nine What assignments did you struggle with? How can you refresh months, your workspaces at home, both digital and rebuild your physical workspace to make for a more efficient and physical, have turned into a veritable war and stress-free mental one? Simply put, conduct a personal an- zone, the remnants of your heroic battle with the nual review; make a list of what you learned, your achievements, forces of scholarly pursuits, a battle you no doubt what didn’t go as planned, and use that to inform your priorities conquered. moving forward. January 1 doesn’t have to be the only time for As it happens though, this clutter can signifi- New Year’s resolutions. cantly impair your ability to get things done. In fact, according to a study conducted in 2011 at Princeton University, and cited by Ralph Ryback MD in Psychology Today, “the visual cortex can be overwhelmed by task-irrelevant objects, making it harder to allocate attention and complete tasks Shadow of Your Future Self efficiently.” That means if you’re ever going to We all know the importance of landing an internship to bolster have a major breakthrough in that project you’ve your college application and help you stand out amidst a crowd of been dreaming up, you’re going to want a clean, candidates. Unfortunately though, there’s only so many internships fresh space in which to do it. to go around, even fewer of which are open to high school students, Thus, one of the first things you should do with those numbers dwindling the lower your age bracket. Even this break is take a day to clean up the year’s still, that shouldn’t stop you from trying to get into the workforce mess. Toss out those stacks of paper you’ll no one way or another! longer need, or if you struggle to part with all the Find a local business you admire and ask if you could job shadow meticulous notes you diligently kept, fearful they one of their employees for anywhere from a day to a week. It’s a might come in handy during the coming year, then much smaller commitment for everyone involved, and it shows them devise a filing system which will not only keep that you’re willing to do whatever it takes to get your proverbial your space tidy over summer, but can increase foot in the door. What’s more, a job shadow today could lead to your workflow as academia slowly swallows the an internship tomorrow. entirety of your schedule.

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Social Networking…IRL The Student Becomes the Teacher Another alternative to the internship route is to reach out to At the end of last year, LinkedIn analyzed hundreds of local professionals and ask if they wouldn’t mind sitting down with thousands of job postings on its site in an effort to suss out you over a cup of coffee or tea while you “pick their brain”. This the professional skills that were most sought after in 2019. is a great way to gain insight into an industry that interests you. They split their findings into two sets of skills, hard skills and If you’re an aspiring animator or television writer, these folks can soft skills. Whereas hard skills are those which are specific to tell you what makes a portfolio unique. If business and econom-ics a particular industry or major such as User Experience (UX) are more your speed, veterans of the trade can shed light on how Design, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Computing, soft skills the field has changed over the last ten years, and what it might are a bit harder to quantify, and can’t necessarily be taught in look like ten years on. the traditional sense. As such, Time Management, Adaptability, Surprisingly enough, according to Brett Schilke, Director of Collaboration, Persuasion, and Creativity were found to be the Impact at Silicon Valley’s Singularity University, the three profes- five most in-demand soft skills of 2019. Moreover, according to sions most at risk for disruption and automation in the near future the same data, 57 percent of senior leaders agreed that soft are accountant, physician, and pharmacist. So sitting down with skills are more important than hard skills, and that both are a person currently navigating these shifting landscapes will do more important than experience, when assessing candidates. wonders for your own plans. The preference for soft skills is due largely to the fact that, Perhaps the most advantageous part of job shadowing and firstly, no matter how advanced robots get, they’ll never be able reaching out to local professionals is the fact that it will introduce to automate the inherent humanistic qualities of soft skills, and you to a wide variety of different career paths, especially if you don’t secondly, you can always teach someone how to use software or already know what your calling is. Basically, instead of dedicating program an algorithm, but it’s generally more difficult to teach all three months of your summer to a single internship, which you someone how to manage their time properly or be a team player. may find you hate after one week, job shadowing and speaking Unfortunately, as mentioned, soft skills can be difficult to with professionals will offer a wealth of information about career quantify on paper. Of course, you can point to things like group opportunities, such that as the latter years of your high school projects to highlight collaboration, or extracurriculars like debate tenure approach, you’ll have a better understanding of where you club to showcase your powers of persuasion or arts clubs to want to intern, or what you want to major in. demonstrate creativity. However these after school activities will Not to mention, sitting down with professionals and job shadow- only appeal to a select group of students, and group projects will ing a variety of folks will vastly increase your social network, making apply to just about every student. So where’s the happy medium? those internships that much easier to get, and college admissions One option is to become a mentor during the summer months. packets all the more robust, later down the road. Find a subject you excel at and offer to help your peers, or even a younger student who may be entering that class the following year. Despite the fact that what you mentor will focus on a single 广告 area of study, the act of mentoring is multidisciplinary, and could tick every soft skill box on a hiring manager’s list of qualifications. By devising a curriculum and a weekly agenda to help your mentee learn a subject, you are exercising time management and creativity. Given the diversity of learning styles, and the fact that whoever you’re working with is already struggling to grasp a topic, you’ll have to be adaptable to help them learn. As we all know, it can be difficult to focus when faced with a challenge, so you’ll doubtlessly have to be persuasive to keep your student engaged. And any instructor will tell you, teaching is very much a collaborative effort between student and teacher. The beauty of all this being, if you can help a friend raise their grade in a certain class, you have a quantifiable testament to the efficacy of your soft skills!

Structure Something! Anything! If you haven’t gotten the hint yet, the name of the game here is to come up with a plan before your summer starts, and stick to it. Though it may seem counterintuitive, and frankly dreadful, to bog down the freewheeling nature of these sun-soaked days with a bunch of obligations, it’s necessary to ensure that you won’t come out the other side having accomplished nothing. We’re certainly not suggesting that you dedicate 40 hours a week to a world that feels like school, just without the class bells. Nevertheless, we are suggesting that you find something you’re passionate about and dig into it. After all, you never know what you might find.

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From the Classroom Beijing’s international schools are going above and beyond to prepare students for the future By Mina Yan

t’s the job of every education institution to prepare their new student feel welcomed students for anything that the future has in store for them. and at home in a new school What’s the point of achieving academic excellence if students plays a vital role in a student’s aren’t equipped with the social awareness to put their edu- successful academic career. cationI to use? We had a chat with two of Beijing’s international The system of a trusted schools about their strategy for helping their students succeed both counselor gives transfer stu- academically and emotionally. dents the sense of safety, Like with relationships, not every student finds their ideal match that no matter what, there’s the first time. There are so many different types of curricula offered an adult who’s looking out for at international schools that it’s almost impossible to not find one them. “We’re pretty familiar that’s the perfect fit for your child. But, for the students who didn’t with some of the issues that find their match the first time around, transferring to a new school can occur with transitions. is no easy task. There’s the academic aspect that the student will For instance: a student that is need to catch up on along with the social aspect, where they’ll need coming from an entirely differ- to integrate themselves into a completely new circle of friends. ent school system could have Adjusting to a brand new education environment is no small some academic concerns. In feat. Canadian International School of Beijing’s (CISB) Vice Principal that case, the Grade Level Lead (GLL) is an important part of as- Matthew Doige explains his schools methods in helping transfer sisting that student to transition,” says Doige. But it’s not all about students adjust to life at CISB. “First, we put together an orientation academics. “Especially in Middle/High School — those are very dif- package that’s headed up by our school counselors who become ficult years in terms of personal development, and understanding the point person for that orientation program. So, in addition to yourself in relation with other people, and sometimes being in that receiving a schedule, the student will also have a tour arranged by environment can require some extra support to make sure that a the counselor, and more. We feel that connection with the school student is socially integrated in that new setting. Our GLLs as well counselor is important, because any transition issues that come up, as our school counsellors, assist with that, along with our Response that we might need to deal with in a more individualized manner, will to Intervention System which allows teachers to monitor and see most often involve the school counselors. Since they already have what’s happening in class with new students, and then bring any built up a little bit issues forward of a relationship, so that we can they know the deal with them school counse- in a timely, pro- lor is someone active manner.” they can go to With the if problems pop groundwork in up,” Doige tells place, transfer beijingkids. It’s students can get like welcoming accustomed to someone into the new school your home. The enviwronment CISB community both socially and doesn't just stop academically at the door when much quicker. it comes to new “In the sec- students. Taking ond part of the the time and ef- orientation we fort to make a buddy transfer

14 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 students up with students who might have similar backgrounds or interests that we identify during the admission process or in talking with school counselors. The buddy’s role is to help the transfer student adjust to life at CISB, ensuring that they get to their new classes on time, load up their meal cards, and find After School Activities (ASAs) which interest them where they can start making new friends and settling in.” After settling into a new school environment, it’s the duty of each school to help shape the student to become contributing global citizens. Schools like Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) actively encourage its students to think outside of the campus and the city, and step into a global mindset. WAB’s annual Global Issue Conference (GIC), headed by teacher Lorraine McMullen, is an event that was created specifically for students to help them think globally. The goal of GIC is to explore and raise awareness about real world global challenges today. “This is a student-led initiative which creates a platform to inspire action on a local level,” Mc- Mullen tells beijingkids. “This year over 170 students planned, created, and hosted a full day of workshops around the theme of ‘Act for Impact’.” WAB extended an invitation to leaders in the local community to come in and share their knowledge and expertise with the students, guiding and inspiring them to think on a larger scale. “Under the guidance of the school’s CAS [Creativity, Activity, Service] coordinator, this entire event was put together and managed by a student planning committee. Everything from the yearly theme and logo design, to the logistics of the day are student-driven!” McMullen proudly tells us. Initiatives like GIC at WAB are among the hundreds that international schools around Beijing are developing to go above and beyond books and classrooms, and better prepare their students for the world. Students at Beijing’s international schools are able to test out their leadership skills and ideas in a safe and

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What it takes to serve school meals By Wendy Xu

here are many criteria that parents look at when deciding Chartwells prides itself on its recognition as a global brand. Based which school to enroll their children into. While teachers, on its experience from serving food to clients all around the world, curriculum, location, and safety are all aspects that parents it has a keen understanding of who exactly their customers are and readily review, food quality is a feature that is gaining how important it is to cater to their needs. Given that “Students and evermoreT attention. As the meals served in schools are increasingly teachers are from different countries,” they meet the needs of both scrutinized, schools are taking notice and are paying special attention by serving food from the West, Asia, Middle East, and other cuisines, to make sure their students are eating nutritious, unique, and delicious along with using their global position to “invite guest chefs from all cuisine on a daily basis. over the world…to optimize [their] menus and recipes.” Although One catering management company called Compass Group is an Chartwells focuses on serving students global cuisine, it also serves example of a global business that focuses on serving quality food to local Chinese food for international schools in China. Its menus may its clients. Compass Group has already built a reputation in the food include items such as cottage pie or falafel, but it also makes sure catering management world serving more than 5 billion meals a year items like Shanghai braised pork is present as well. and operating in over 50 countries. Their brand that specializes in Xue said that to understand the needs of its customers, Chartwells catering management to schools is known as Chartwells. regularly consults with them. It has been working with School Food Chartwells is currently working with more than 18 education loca- Committees that are composed of students, teachers, and parents, tions in Beijing. Some familiar schools they work with include Keystone and holds regular meetings with them to get feedback about the Academy, Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS), Western quality of their food and service, and to provide a place to give solu- Academy of Beijing (WAB), The British School of Beijing, Shunyi (BSB tions accordingly. Chartwells also makes an effort to collaborate with Shunyi), the British School of Beijing, Sanlitun (BSB Sanlitun), and the parents by cooperating with the PTA to organize food events. As for French International School of Beijing (LFIP) just to name a few. It its communication with students, its unit managers and head chefs has a wealth of knowledge in how to properly cater a balanced diet talk with them during dining periods to get direct feedback about the to students across the country. We had an opportunity to speak with food quality and make observations about how the students are eating Tony Xue, Regional Director of Compass Group, about how Chartwells to gain a better understanding of food preferences. operates and prepares their school meals to make sure students get Olivier Mallard, General Manager at LFIP and also one of the chefs the right kind of food to keep them healthy, focused, and full of energy. from Chartwells, told us that he always makes the effort to talk to

16 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 students. One of his findings was that most students love chicken nuggets. Instead of telling them to stop eating this junk food, he decided to show a documentary explaining how nuggets are made. His approach of “showing, not telling” has actually gotten students to pay more attention to the nutritional value of the food they eat. He even offers classes to educate students about the importance of healthy eating. By working directly with those it is serving, Chartwells makes an effort to ensure that its food is not only safe for consumption but also nutritious as well. Its method of making sure their food is safe for students is through the creation of the HSE (Health, Safety and Environ- ment) Department that inspects the ingredients from the suppliers it uses, and also monitors the meals itself once its served in the canteens. Chartwells’ chefs also use the System Analysis and Program system (SAP) to order ingredients for their menu. The SAP is used to decide which supplier is available for the schools and whether they deliver safe items after already being evaluated by the company. Along with food safety, Chartwells’ other main focus is the nutritional value of its meals. It has strict requirements on which ingredients are allowed to be present in their meals: items such as MSG, peanut oil, and horse beans are forbidden. Healthy cooking procedures also take place as meals are cooked with less oil and contain low salt and sugar content, and Chart- wells nutritionists' advice would normally be taken into consideration for their meal offers so students are receiving a balanced meal. Allergy control procedures are followed in the schools that Chartwells works with as the schools collect a list of known allergies from their student body and provide it to the catering management company so meals that can cause allergic reactions are not served. As important as nutritional food can be for students, it won’t mean much if they aren’t tasty Olivier Mallard enough for students to even try them. In order to break the monotony of canteen food that some students may expect to eat, Chartwells tries to make the dining experience of students exciting by holding theme day events such as Chinese Festival Day, Korean Food Day, or Mexican Food Day. Apart from these themed food events, it also holds an event known as Beyond Food in which its own chefs or guest chefs teach consumers how to make food such as pizza, cakes, or dumplings. Along with learning how to make food with the chefs, Chartwells nutritionists also teach classes for students to be better educated about the food they eat. Chartwells of Compass Group is just one example of a school food catering company serving meals to the thousands of students enrolled in international schools around Beijing and elsewhere in the world. Just like Chartwells, many schools, parents, and catering companies are recognizing how important a safe, healthy, and delicious meal could be for students. As studies show how nutritious school meals are linked to higher performing academic results, the food students eat in schools will only continue to grow in importance as part of a child’s

PHOTOS: UNSPLASH, COURTESY OF COMPASS GROUP OF COMPASS COURTESY UNSPLASH, PHOTOS: school experience.

beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 17 ALL ABOARD THE SCHOLAR-SHIP Staying afloat amidst the rising tides of tuition By Drew Pittock

f you browsed our feature on school stats (p7), then you’ll know tuition for an international education in Beijing can be, for some families, nothing short of prohibitive. Nevertheless, every child should be able to access a quality education regardless of economic standing, NOTE: especially if they possess a precocious mind that would otherwise be stymied in a less Ichallenging environment. Here at beijingkids, we have the honor of profiling diverse students Every school’s scholarship op- who bring remarkable achievements to their schools and communities, and thus we can’t portunities and requirements will think of anything more unfortunate than a student who has the power to do great things, but vary, and these insights should lacks the resources. only be taken as an example of Luckily, there’s a number of institutions which provide annual scholarship opportunities for one such process. Please consult both prospective and continuing students, to help ease the burden of a pricey school year. with schools directly for more To help you understand just what it takes to land one of these coveted awards, we spoke information. with Chuying Wang, a scholarship recipient from Beijing Huijia Private School, as well as Yanli Li, a faculty member who helps choose which applicants are deserving of the financial assistance.

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STUDENT INSIGHT - CHUYING W.

Which scholarship were you awarded? What advice do you have for other students who — I was awarded the bronze scholarship. might be thinking about applying for a scholarship? — I would tell them to find a specific interest and work Why did you decide to apply for your scholarship? hard on it. The most important thing here is perseverance — I decided to apply for it because it feels great that I can get some and dedication. You have to pay efforts for your interest, rewards for the efforts I paid, and help my parents reduce some expendi- and it would be better if your interest can make others ture on my education. The more important reason is that the scholarship benefit from it. represents the school’s appreciation for my work, and it motivates me to work harder in the future. What do you think helped you stand out from other applicants? Can you tell us a little about the application process? — I did a lot of work to spread the knowledge of lumbar — First, I needed to decide which scholarship I wanted to apply for. Then, disc herniation through the Internet. I helped a lot of peo- I filled in an application form to show my basic information. The form was ple learn how to prevent this disease and how to cure it. finally given to the teachers and the school to check. My work can be transferred into quantitative data, because the number of views of the original video I made about What does this scholarship mean to you? this disease exceeded 50,000. I think my achievement — It means that my efforts and work are appreciated by the school, and here is that I’ve really helped others through my work. it feels great that I can achieve some goals through my hard work.

FACULTY INSIGHT - YANLI LI

What do you look for in a scholarship applica- What kinds of questions can a student expect to be asked during tion? a scholarship interview? — There are different requirements of Huijia School — Questions include: what kind of scholarship are you applying for? Why Scholarship for different awards: apply for a scholarship? Do you think you will apply successfully? Why?

1. Academic awards: Academic performance is the main On average, how many students apply for a scholarship in a given evaluation criteria, and daily learning performance and field? English level are particularly important; in addition, the — At present, we provide about 80 students with different levels of awards comprehensive quality of students is also considered, in terms of scholarships each year. There are about 25 students who can such as students’ leadership skills, organizational skills, get special awards, and are mostly concentrating on artistic creation, golf, communication skills, service awareness and sense of ice hockey, artificial intelligence, computer programming, and other aspects. responsibility, etc. Aside from getting a free or reduced tuition, what are the other 2. Special awards: Emphasize students’ outstanding advantages of being awarded a scholarship? performance in various special fields, such as in litera- — The school provides scholarships for outstanding grade 12 graduates to ture, art, sports, technology, humanities, computer, help them complete university studies better. artificial intelligence, scientific research, and innovation. For students with outstanding achievements in scientific research or - in All students with outstanding achievements in a certain novation projects, the school provides certain project funds to help them area can apply for special scholarships. complete their own research projects and innovation results.

Do you expect more from a student who is What advice would you give to a student who’s thinking about awarded a scholarship? applying for a scholarship? — We hope that students who receive scholarships can — We encourage all eligible students to apply for a school scholarship. Please continue to maintain excellent quality, set a good exam- get to know the scholarship policy in advance through the admissions office, ple, actively help and influence others, and encourage and prepare related certification ma-terials according to various evaluation more students to join the team of outstanding learners. standards. The submission must be completed before the application date set by school. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF BEIJING HUIJIA PRIVATE SCHOOL OF BEIJING HUIJIA PRIVATE COURTESY PHOTOS:

beijingbeijingkidskids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 19 ONE SIZE How two schools approach special education and inclusive curriculum design by Mark Allan Karanja

t’s no secret that the one-size-fits-all a wide variety of reasons, require additional sources are available for students who exhibit model which has historically dominated support and adaptive pedagogical methods in atypical learning styles. educational institutions is increasingly order to participate and meet learning objec- Dr. Ira Canada is a learning specialist at contested as an equitable and sustainable tives in an educational program.” Furthermore, 3e International School. When asked about Ipedagogical approach. Thanks to a litany of UNESCO defines reasons for being a special 3e’s approach to a special needs education, new studies, curriculum developers who are needs learner as including, but not limited he stressed the importance of establishing a willing to take risks, a rapidly changing world to, “disadvantages in physical, behavioral, learning philosophy, stating, “We believe in in which rote memorization and conveyor intellectual, emotional, and social capacities.” providing access to standards-based learning belt academia no longer prepares kids for the So it should come as no surprise that Bei- through a multisensory and differentiated future, and a general acceptance of diverse jing’s international school community, which instructional approach, with the intention of minds within any given student body, more has a demonstrable track record in educational unlocking the genius in all of our students. and more professionals in the education sec- innovation and curriculum design, is also a Teachers use a differentiated approach to tor are beginning to realize that if we truly hotbed for special needs advocacy and holistic instruction, and they understand a students’ want children to succeed, we have to work approaches to inclusive pedagogical standards needs and plan accordingly. We have a com- with them, instead of demanding that they of care. mitted Learning Support Program which is work with us. Of the 58 schools profiled in this year’s designed to support the child, the teachers Part and parcel of this conversation is a School Choice Guide, more than half of them and the family.” much-needed paradigm shift in what it means offer extra help for students who need it. Likewise, ISB approaches learning through to be a special needs learner. In fact, according We spoke with two of them, 3e International a collaborative process that focuses on under- to UNESCO, a special needs education is quite School and The International School of Beijing standing each student’s learning profile and broadly defined as an, “Education designed to (ISB), to get a better idea of what a special personalizing instruction to match student facilitate the learning of individuals who, for needs education looks like, and what re- needs. Students with learning disabilities

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How two schools approach special education and inclusive curriculum design by Mark Allan Karanja

are provided accommodations that offer ac- WHEN IT COMES TO As they say, it takes a village to raise a cess to their grade level content and where BOOTS ON THE GROUND, child, and thus the onus of care shouldn’t fall necessary, a modified curriculum tailored to on educators and staff alone. In fact, schools the student’s individual learning needs. The SO TO SPEAK, BOTH ISB like 3e are also examining ways to include school uses a variety of assessment tools to AND 3E INTERNATIONAL parents in their long-term strategies. “Parents better understand student learning and guide SCHOOL HAVE AN IM- participate in monthly Tea Talks,” explains Dr. instruction, challenging each student at their Canada. “These informative sessions give individual level of achievement. For English PRESSIVE ROSTER OF parents advice and strategies to deal with language learners, the school implements a SUPPORT STAFF. challenging situations as parents. Our first Tea Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol that encourage communication, the behaviors Talk, ‘Positive Parenting Strategies’, provided (SIOP) approach, with a focus on cultural are extinguished and attention can be given parents with valuable advice to help them proficiency, when teaching students English. to genuine educational needs. implement simple strategies to maximize the English proficiency is monitored and assessed When it comes to boots on the ground, so likelihood of challenging behavior situations.” using the WIDA assessment tool, a widely to speak, both ISB and 3e International School This approach ensures that progress made used assessment tool in international schools have an impressive roster of support staff. by trained professionals working with special around the world. At ISB, for instance, students have ac- needs students in the school are further en- It is also important to note that, often- cess to speech and language pathologists, forced, and ultimately enhanced, by parents times, students suspected of being within counselors, learning support teachers and at home. the spectrum of special needs learners might instructional assistants, as well as an on-site The challenges of parenting are unlike any actually be experiencing minor, adjustable occupational therapist. However, this is just other that we face, a Sisyphean struggle that issues which inhibit learning faculties, such the beginning of a long-term strategy towards lasts well beyond your child’s maturation. Add as with language. As Dr. Canada points out, fully integrating students with special needs to that a unique set of tribulations outside “We are mindful that often language needs into campus life. In fact, by August, ISB will the purview of those which other parents and learning needs may actually manifest in have introduced new initiatives for students encounter, and it's enough to feel like you similar ways. What may appear as a learning diagnosed with intellectual and cognitive dis- and your child are completely alone in the need, may actually come down to issues with abilities including global developmental delay, world. Nevertheless, thanks to folks like Dr. language and communication.” As a result, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, Canada and his colleagues at 3e International 3e International School recently strength- fragile X syndrome, and cerebral palsy. School, as well as the team at ISB, those who ened their Learning Support Program (LSP) And at 3e International School, teachers have dedicated themselves to the admira- to accommodate the diversity of its student regularly participate in trainings, the most ble task of understanding diagnoses which body. Essentially, because the school serves recent of which focused on self-regulation have been historically, and often severely, students in a dual language format, distin- skills. Similarly, future courses will address misunderstood,there is hope for families guishing communication deficits from specific strategies for working with learners on the whose children live with disabilities, and those learning needs is important. By focusing on autism spectrum, and Universal Design for who fall within the ever-expanding spectrum

PHOTOS: 3E INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEIJING SCHOOL, INTERNATIONAL 3E INTERNATIONAL PHOTOS: these areas and installing language supports Learning (UDL). of special needs learners.

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EXTRA! EXTRA!

Realizing your student’s potential through outstanding extracurricular activities By Drew Pittock

xtracurricular activities (ECAs) are often framed as a resource for enthusiastic learners, eager to pick up re-al-world skills, means to an end, a way for students to stand out amongst gain insights into various career choices, and ultimately accelerate a crowded field of college applicants. More importantly their profes-sional development. though, they’re a chance for kids to dig deeper into a While every school within Beijing’s international education com- fieldE they are passionate about, and which is either glossed over, munity offers a plethora of ECAs, we’ve highlighted four, from early or entirely absent from their regular curriculum. From debate to years through high school, to give you an idea of what’s on offer drama and student maga-zines to radio, these programs are a vital for your child.

StageCats Canadian International School Beijing (CISB)

A collaborative theater community of students and teachers, who rehearse and perform a range of productions - including well-known plays and musicals as well as original pieces, which are devised through collaboration with students, a process that involves focused discussions, improv exercises on play themes and workshopping / re-working scenes with student input.

22 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 Helion Robotics Dulwich College Beijing (DCB)

Helion Robotics is the name of Dulwich College Beijing’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Extra Curricular Activity club. The student-led team of nearly 40, including students from Year 8-13 and four teacher mentors, meets once a week off- season, and much more frequently during competition time. Member roles cover everything from engineering, construction, design, market-ing, and finance, and the team is always looking to expand and improve. Each year, Helion in-vests hundreds of hours to design and build one robot which will be used to compete in team-based competitions requir- ing them to overcome challenges through skilled programming and en-gineering. Helion Robotics was awarded the Highest Rookie Seed at the FIRST Robotics Compe-tition Midwest Regionals in 2019.

Project Think (HD Design Thinking Fair) HD School Beijing

Design Thinking (DT) is one of HD’s specialty curricula that aims to build their students into real-world problem finders and problem solvers with innovative thinking and agency. It’s an in-depth opportunity for Design Thinking immersion, in which DT teachers lead two groups of stu-dents through an immersive four week project. Under the guidance of the DT teachers, each stu-dent identified a real-world issue, then designed and built his/her own solution. During the final session, students present their projects to their parents. Past works have included Vacation Pet Feeder, Oil Protection Suit, Marker Machine, Plant Watering Machine, and Turtle Feeder Machine.

Sensory Play Activities (F-1) Hope International School

Sensory play uses all five senses (sight, touch, smell, hearing, and taste). This Sensory Play ECA will assist young children in developing fine motor skills and important cognitive skills used for problem solving. PHOTOS: PROVIDED BY SCHOOLS PHOTOS:

beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 23 BIG SCHOOL, SMALL SCHOOL Does school size matter? by Andrew Killeen

ew parents would disagree that class size is an important issue to develop compassion and positive relationships; to respect and ap- when it comes to choosing a school. A huge body of evidence preciate the world in which they live; and to understand their role and supports the idea that children learn better in smaller groups. responsibility in a global community.” While critics point out that reducing class size is not a panacea, Beijing Xin Fuxue School is, as its name suggests, one of the newest Fsince it relies on having an increased pool of trained, skilled teachers, high schools on the city’s educational scene. But, as co-principal Gary most international schools in Beijing have teaching groups smaller than Dimitratos told us, its roots go back a long way. the global average of 24.1 students. “Shuntian Fuxue was founded in 1985 by Mr. Lu, as an education However in recent years attention has turned to a different issue: center for mathematics. He is a well-known math teacher in Beijing, the size of schools themselves. Data which showed smaller schools who’s coached a lot of students who have gone on to study abroad at among the best performing led billionaire Bill Gates to spend a great Princeton and Harvard. From that, Cynthia [Xing, the school’s Execu- deal of money pushing for the break up of bigger institutions. However tive Principal] worked with him to develop an elementary and middle the assumption was based on a misunderstanding of statistics: smaller school. I met them during a summer, and had a fruitful conversation samples have more variation, so smaller schools were also among the about educational philosophies, based on an intimate class setting and worst performing! hands-on education. After that I came to this school as the founding Since then the debate has raged across the educational sector. foreign principal. Studies supporting the idea have been challenged for not taking into “We started enrolling in May 2017, and our doors opened in August account other factors, while proponents of small schools claim they are 2017 with 45 students and worked it up to 450. It’s a K12 school [kin- better for students’ social development. There is even disagreement dergarten to grade 12], with a mix of international and local students as to what should be considered a “small school”, some insisting it from all over northern China. We have no classroom larger than 15-18 means fewer than 500 students, others counting anything up to 900 students, once they get beyond that we split them into two.” as small. And while a school with over 1,000 students might seem big, The bigger school has slightly larger classes, around 20 to 22 stu- that’s tiny compared to many Chinese high schools, with rolls in five dents, though this is still well below average. But Corset emphasized figures, or the world’s largest school in Lucknow, India, which has a the support provided by BIBA’s homeroom system. staggering 50,000 students. “In Middle and High School we have an international teacher as To explore the pros and cons of school size, we talked to leaders homeroom teacher for two classes, and we may have a Chinese teacher from two of Beijing’s fastest growing institutions. Samantha Corset per class. In Elementary we have one international homeroom teacher is Executive Assistant to the head of school and Director of Campus per class, and we might have Chinese teacher support. Also in Middle Coordination at Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA). and High School we have an advisory program, where students meet “BIBA was founded in 2006,” she told us, “and through 13 years in an advisory group. As we’re a positive education school, they’re of dedicated and hard work by all staff, the school has transformed practicing mindfulness every day. itself from a small school with four teachers and 44 students in the “The house program runs parallel to the homeroom system,” she first year, to now a school including an Early Childhood Center (ECC), continued. “We use it to support our vision and mission, what we call an Elementary School (ES) and a Middle/High School (MS/HS) with the 4 R’s: Rigor, Respect, Responsibility and Relationships. During house about 1,660 students and 330 members of staff. The school's mission program time we focus on developing social skills.” is, through a blending of Eastern and Western philosophies, to inspire Beijing Xin Fuxue School has similar arrangements for pastoral care, students to be rigorous, balanced and independent life-long learners; Dimitratos told us.

24 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 “We have an international teacher and a Chinese teacher for each out and did a training for the whole school in Positive Education. We homeroom. And we have a house system, so they can compete with celebrate things together too! We have an annual staff party, and ice each other. We’ve just had a soccer tournament, we have academic cream parties after school for the whole staff.” and physical competitions, and house assemblies. There are six houses, Involving parents is also vital to creating a sense of community, each a different color, and another thing we’ve done is to allow them Corset said. to pick an animal, to create a poster, their own logo and banner.” “We have an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) with 300 core Larger campuses with more facilities is one area where bigger members, who are very involved in school life. They work together schools can claim an advantage. Corset proudly told us about what as a parent community. That’s one of the things that’s quite special BIBA has to offer: about the school. We believe in lifelong learning, not just for students “An indoor gymnasium with three indoor basketball courts and but also for parents. We have classes and activities run by and for various sports facilities catering for both Early Childhood students parents on campus. through to grade 12 students, arts and technology centers, and a “Any school has a community which can be divided,” Corset con- STEAM room, as well as separate school buildings for Early Childhood, tinued. “Something we work hard on is to identify our differences but Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary School.” also recognize similarities, so that we’re not defined by our differences. Dimitratos though, argues that smaller schools don’t need to mean What’s really wonderful is that we have a large staff of over 370, and students are missing out. we have an array of activities that are staff-led after school, open to “It’s a small school, but a big location. We have modern classrooms, all staff, whether Chinese or international. We work really hard to be a bubble gym with an air purifying machine, a basketball court and inclusive.” badminton court. We have a soccer pitch, an outdoor basketball court We asked her what she sees as the key benefit of being a big school. and running track, and a sun room. When we need something they will “Generally a bigger school will have been developed over a period build it: we built an auditorium this year that can seat 400 plus people.” of time. That sort of history creates a space for schools to be confident He sees the school’s size as part of its appeal. in their unique features. We’re in our thirteenth year, and having that “We’re offering parents an education for their children in a small, time, you know where your strengths are. For BIBA it’s our merging intimate classroom setting. I’ve been a principal for seven years, and or blending of Western and Eastern culture. Our role is to love and I like the family feel, the atmosphere. I can go round and get to know grow the students.” all the children, help them get the confidence to be successful learn- As a new school, Beijing Xin Fuxue is growing and developing the ers. I’m not stuck in the office doing paperwork or in meetings all day. structures to underpin its community. This school has been a real big boost for me. I’ve been able to do a “We organized a PTA this year. They help put on events, like the lot of guest speaking, as an advocate for bilingual education and my winter show, spring concert, and parent-teacher meetings, to review educational philosophy. I can see the kids in the morning before school, our mission statement and school learning objectives. Parents can also have personal relationships with the teachers and the families as well come to school to view open classes, and give feedback on how the as the students. I know everyone on a first name basis, and when a teaching is going. We’ve also done a community shoe box appeal for school goes over 400 students that can be difficult. The family feel is migrant children, and went out and delivered them as a school. We something parents and students have commented on.” have a family day every year, families come and the students put on At BIBA, communication is key to ensuring that being a big school performances, not just for parents, but for the community. They put doesn’t mean losing cohesion. on an art show, performances, food, and games.” “We have three divisions, Early Years, Elementary, and Middle/High, We wondered whether Xin Fuxue might continue growing, so that and three principals,” Corset said. “It tends to get very busy! So one it becomes no longer a “small school.” of the things that we focus on is communication. We use email for “I don’t know about the future plans of the organization, whether formal communication, WeChat is only for outward communication, we will expand into other campuses, but to be honest I’m still advo- for example a notice about a dental check. Our aim is for parents to cating for a small school setting. The school is only two years old, discuss on email about their personal situation rather than in a public and it’s grown quickly. We’re always looking for ways to take parent forum. We have a social media policy to protect children. and student feedback, and incorporate that. For me as a principal I’m “We also have regular meetings. The principals meet weekly, the working with the people around me to offer the best education, to get heads of department meet regularly, and we have a whole staff meeting everything in place in terms of assessment and student achievement. once a month. And every teacher meets to discuss their professional It’s a forward-thinking school, and as a foreigner I’m proud to work

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF BIBA, BEIJING XIN FUXUE SCHOOL COURTESY PHOTOS: development. Last year Geelong Grammar School in Australia came here. The last two years have been refreshing.”

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Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergartens Beijing Enlighten School ...... 59 Central Conservatory Preparatory School ...... 60 AnRic Little Montessori Room ...... 29 Daystar Academy ...... 61 Beijing 21st Century International Kindergarten ...... 30 Ganeinu International School and Menorah Academy of the Beijing Brilliant International School ...... 31 Capital Middle School ...... 62 Children’s House of Virtues International Bilingual Saint Paul American School ...... 63 Kindergarten ...... 32 Yew Wah International Education School ...... 64 Eduwings Kindergarten ...... 33 Etonkids International Kindergartens ...... 34 The Family Learning House Jianwai SOHO K-12 Schools and Wangjing Schools ...... 35 Asia-Pacific Experimental School of Beijing Normal University .65 Fun Academy Kindergarten ...... 36 Beijing City International School ...... 66 ibg School ...... 37 Beanstalk International Bilingual School ...... 68 iHommy International Daycare ...... 38 Beijing Huijia Private School ...... 69 Innova Early Years Center ...... 39 Beijing International Bilingual Academy ...... 70 Ivy Academy ...... 40 Beijing New Talent Academy ...... 71 Ivy Bilingual Schools ...... 41 Beijing Royal School ...... 72 Jazzy Preschool for Gifted Children ...... 42 Beijing World Youth Academy ...... 73 Journey Academy of Beijing ...... 43 Beijing BISS International School ...... 74 Jiade Montessori Bilingual Kindergarten ...... 44 Beijing Xin Fuxue International Academy ...... 76 Kids ‘R’ Kids ...... 45 British School of Beijing, Shunyi ...... 77 Little Pace Courtyard Preschool ...... 46 Canadian International School of Beijing ...... 78 Muffy’s International Kindergarten ...... 47 Dulwich College Beijing ...... 80 YueCheng Courtyard Kindergarten ...... 48 German Embassy School of Beijing ...... 82 YueCheng Parkside Kindergarten ...... 49 AISB School - Hope International ...... 83 Up to Elementary or Middle School Harrow Beijing ...... 84 Innova Academy ...... 86 3e International School ...... 50 International School of Beijing ...... 87 British School of Beijing, Sanlitun ...... 52 Keystone Academy ...... 88 HD Beijing School ...... 54 The Nord Anglia School, Beijing, Fangshan ...... 89 House of Knowledge ...... 55 Springboard International Bilingual School ...... 90 The International Montessori School of Beijing ...... 56 Tsinghua International School ...... 91 Swiss School Beijing ...... 57 Tsinghua University High School International - Chaoyang .92 Yew Chung International School of Beijing ...... 93 Up to High School Western Academy of Beijing ...... 94

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28 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES NURSERY, PRE-K, AND KINDERGARTEN AnRic LittleAnRic Montessori Little Montessori Room (ANRICRoom LMR) 安杨蒙特梭利小屋

nRic Little Montessori Room (AnRic LMR) is a full member of the American Montessori Society (AMS), which caters to local and foreign children from the ages of 4 months to 6 years in two multicultural classrooms. The foundation of AnRic LMR was built on the Montessori method, but other educational philosophies such as Reggio Emilia are also incorporated. The school’s mission is to help children develop Ainto self-directed learners, critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, empathetic citizens, and resilient individuals. AnRic LMR offers a fully bilingual curriculum and an environment where English and Chinese are consistently used all day. Children learn in an environment with a sense of community, with special attention paid to common issues such as separation anxiety.

Founding date: 2012 • Tuition: RMB 16,800 per month (half-day) Boarding program? No School type: International school RMB 18,800 per month (full-day) Nurse/doctor available? No School hours: Full-day: 8.30am-3.30pm; • Lunch fee: RMB 900 per month Half-day: 8.30am-12.30pm • Application fee: RMB 2,200 Curriculum description: Montessori • Refundable deposit: RMB 5,000 Age range: 4 months-6 years • Insurance fee: RMB 340 AnRicLMR Grades offered: Parents Lab (4months-2.5 • Lunch fee: RMB 900 per month www.anricedu.com years); Early Childhood class (2.6 years-6 Primary teaching language(s): English years). and Chinese 1st Floor, Business Number of students: 60 Other elective language(s): No Building Tower D, Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes After-school activities: Art, international Global Trade Mansion, 9 Local Chinese students accepted? Yes chess, Karate, Spanish, ballet Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District. 北京 Nationality of students: China, US, UK, Scholarships offered? Yes financial aid 朝阳区光华路甲9号世贸国际公寓D座商务 Australia, etc. Total area (in sqm): 600 楼一层111 Average class size: 20-22 Facilities: Indoor gym, children’s kitchen, 6591 8169, 186 0082 6958, Teacher-student ratio: 1:7 library [email protected] Tuition and other fees: Lunch: Chinese, Western

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Beijing 21st Century International Kindergarten 北京市二十一世纪国际幼儿园

eijing 21st Century International Kindergarten is situated in the private grounds to the rear of the 21st Century International School. It aims to provide young students with a high quality international and multicultural environment which supports their full development and provides the key foundations for future success as international citizens. It also provides their students with extracurricular classes Bsuch as physical education, golf, violin (K5), and taekwondo (K5). Founding date: 1995 Tuition and other fees: facilities, science, multifunction room, art, School type: International department • Tuition: RMB 181,500 per year kitchen kindergarten that belongs to the 21st Century • Application fee: RMB 2,000 Lunch: Three meals and two snacks, both Education Group • Field trips: RMB 2,500 per semester Chinese and Western School hours: 8am-4.30pm • Uniform: RMB 2,430 Boarding program? No Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • Bedding: RMB 1,200 Nurse/doctor available? Yes Curriculum description: UK’s Early Years • Lunch fee: RMB 800 per month Foundation Stage (EYFS) Primary teaching language(s): English Age range: 2-6 Other elective language(s): Chinese 21.bjkid.com Grades offered: K2-K5 After-school activities: Art, music, Number of students: 150 taekwondo, cooking, dance, sensory, and 46 Enjizhuang (within Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes more Beijing 21st Century Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Scholarships offered? No International School), Nationality of students: China, Canada, Extra help offered? Yes Haidian District 海淀区恩济庄46号北京市 Australia, US Total area (in sqm): 2,107 二十一世纪国际学校内 Class size (average): 18 Facilities: Football field, sandpit, climbing 5613 5819, 5717 3202 Teacher-student ratio: 1:5 wall, library, outdoor physical education

30 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES NURSERY, PRE-K, AND KINDERGARTEN Beijing Brilliant International School 北京禾光幼儿园

eijing Brilliant International School (BIS) adheres to the educational philosophy of “Rooted in China, Connecting to the World”. They focus on combining the international curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) framework, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), and academic English training with a Chinese culture curriculum, to help Btheir kids develop an international view required to be competitive in the future. As an international school group, their Chinese and foreign teachers are trained to provide students with high-quality art and fitness lessons in well-designed facilities and open, colorful classrooms.

Founding date: 2014 Tuition and other fees: School type: Private international school • RMB 145,000-175,000 per year BIS_Preschool School hours: 8am-4.30pm • Bedding: RMB 4,000 bispreschool.com Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • Lunch fee: RMB 800-1,000 per month Curriculum description: IB PYP, STEAM, Primary teaching language(s): English Shunyi: Building EST English Language Teaching, Chinese Other elective language(s): Chinese 2, No. 8 An Fu Street, Culture Curriculum Extra-curricular activities: Golf, art, Houshayu Town, Age range: 0-5 dance, piano, swimming Shunyi District. Chaoyang: Second Number of students: 400 Scholarships offered? No Floor, Building 4, No. 6 Chaoyang Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Extra help offered? No Park South Road, Chaoyang District. Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Total area (in sqm): 6,600 Dongcheng:Liuyin Park, No.8 Huangsi Nationality of students: China, UK, US, Facilities: Library, Makerspace, multi- Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing. France, Canada, Germany, Korea, Italy, purpose room, indoor and outdoor Shunyi: 8048 2150 Chaoyang: 6530 Australia, Brazil playground, swimming pool 9369 Dongcheng: 8427 7199 Class size (average): 20 Boarding program? No [email protected] Teacher-student ratio: 1:5 Nurse/doctor available? Yes

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Children’s House of Virtues International Bilingual Kindergarten 馨德家国际双语幼儿园

hildren’s House of Virtue (CHV) International Bilingual Kindergarten offers early childhood international education for children aged 1-6 years. The school provides children with safe care as they develop their full potential and talents to meet their future needs through Ca comprehensive education system. Founding date: 2010 International classes plus: RMB 91,400 per 馨德家国际 School type: International bilingual semester www.chvchina.com kindergarten International classes: RMB 74,900 per School hours: 8am-4.30pm semester Guanhu Ministry of Education accredited? Yes Lunch fee: RMB 750-1,200 per month Campus: 1/F, A6, 88 Curriculum description: CHV offers three Primary teaching language(s): English Donngsihuanbei Road, core courses: IB, English and virtues with Other elective language(s): Chinese Chaoyang District 北京 exploration and learning, realizing aesthetic After-school activities: Art, dance, physical 朝阳区东四环北路88号院甲6号楼二层 ( education, accomplishment education, living fitness, and technology 近观湖国际居住区东门） ability, and promotion of competitiveness Scholarships offered? No Chaoyang Park Campus:1 Chaoyang Age range: 1-6 Extra help offered? No Park South Road, Chaoyang District Grades offered: Daycare, Middle Group, Total area: 2,000 (From the South Gate of the park, go Junior Group, Senior Group School facilities: The kindergarten is straight along the lake) 北京市朝阳区朝 Number of students: 260 equipped with a wind turbine, which monitors 阳公园南路1号朝阳公园内馨德家国际托 Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes the air quality and oxygen content of the 幼中心（从公园南门进入后沿湖边直行 Local Chinese students accepted? Yes kindergarten 24-hours a day. They create 即到） Nationality of students: US, UK, Canada, a safe and artistic learning environment for 400-810-9596 186-1842-8050 New Zealand, Germany, France, Korea children. Each environment is designed and (Guanhu Campus) Average class size: 20 arranged so that children can explore and 400-810-9596 136-8309-7302 Teacher-student ratio: 1:5 learn independently. (Chaoyang Park Campus) Tuition and other fees: Boarding Program: No [email protected] Nurse/doctor available? Yes

32 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES NURSERY, PRE-K, AND KINDERGARTEN Eduwings Kindergarten 金翼德懿双语幼儿园

duwings Kindergarten is a trilingual international kindergarten for German-speaking, English-speaking, and Chinese-speaking kids ageds 2-6 years. Following a German-style kindergarten curriculum, students are put into small groups with native speaking teachers. Alumni have gone on to attend various international schools such as the German Embassy School, the British School of Beijing, Shunyi District, Ethe International School of Beijing, as well as Chinese primary schools. Eduwings Kindergarten has two campuses: one in Shunyi and one in Haidian District. The Shunyi Campus has a German department, which focuses on teaching German, English, and Chinese languages and an English department, which focuses on teaching English and Chinese languages. In the Haidian Campus, teaching languages are English and Chinese; German is offered as a third language.

Founding date: 2010 Tuition and other fees: playground (Haidian) School type: International school with • RMB 136,000 (full-day), Lunch: Chinese, Western German-style curriculum RMB 96,000 (half-day) Boarding program? No School hours: 8am-4.30pm • Bus fee: RMB 8,000-10,000 Nurse/doctor available? Yes Ministry of Education accredited? Yes Primary teaching language(s): German, Curriculum description: Curriculum English, Chinese designed by Eduwings based on the Berlin Other elective language(s): No 金翼德懿幼儿园 Education Plan and customized to the needs After-school activities: art, physical www.eduwingskids. of multi-cultural students education, rollerblading, kung fu, cooking, com Age range: 2-6 library time, swimming (in summer season), Grades offered: Toddlers, pre-K, music. German (as a third language), ESL, Shunyi campus: kindergarten/preschool tennis, robotics, science, chess, drama Bldg. 52 Merlin Number of students: 120 (Shunyi Campus), Scholarships offered? No Chamoagne Town, Liyuan Street, 45 (Haidian Campus) Extra help offered? ESL (Haidian Campus); Tianzhu, Shunyi District 顺义区天竺镇丽 Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes English reading program 苑街6号美林香槟小镇会所. Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Total area (in sqm): 4,000 (Shunyi Campus); Haidian campus: Tianyi Pavilion, 886 Nationality of students: China, US, 909 (Haidian Campus) Sijiqing Dongran Village, Haidian District Germany, South Korea, UK Facilities: Climbing room, art and science 海淀区四李青东冉村886号天一阁竹林书苑 Class size (average): 15-20 room, library, physical education room, music Teacher-student ratio: 1:3-1:4 (below 2.5 and dance room, sleeping room, outside 6450 8384, [email protected] years old); 1:5 (2.5-3.5 years old); 1:6 (3.5-6 playgrounds with monkey bars, swings years old) and sandbox, school garden, large grass

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Etonkids International Kindergartens 北京伊顿国际幼儿园

s part of Etonkids Educational Group, Etonkids International Kindergartens are committed to cultivating students into independent, self- motivated, and creative learners. All Etonkids International Bilingual campuses have Nursery classes (18 months –3 years; mixed-age) Aand Casa classes (3–6 years; mixed-age) that provide language, mathematics, practical life, sensorial, and cultural learning experiences. Founding date: 2003 Scholarships offered? No School type: International kindergarten Total area (in sqm): 1,000 Road, Chaoyang District 大望路首府校园: School hours: 8.30am-4.30pm Facilities: Playground, ballet room, multi- 朝阳区西大望路甲20号首府社区里 Ministry of Education accredited? Yes media classroom, library • Lido Campus: Rm C103, Lido Country Curriculum description: Montessori Lunch: Chinese and Western Club, Lido Place, Jichang Road, Age range: 18 months-6 years Boarding program? No Chaoyang District 丽都校园: 朝阳区将台 Grades offered: Kindergarten Nurse/doctor available? Yes 路机场路丽都广场 Number of students (per campus): 180 • CBD GTM Campus: 3/F, Block D, Global Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes Trade Mansion, Guanghua Road, Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Chaoyang District CBD世贸校园: 朝阳区光 Nationality of students: China, US, Etonkids北京伊顿国际幼儿园华路世贸国际公寓D座3层 Australia, Canada, Germany www.etonkids.com • Guancheng Midtown Campus: Class size (average): 20-25 Guangqumenwai, Guang Qu Jia Yuan Bldg Teacher-student ratio: 1:5 • Palm Springs Campus: 21, Dongcheng District 冠城名敦道校园: Tuition and other fees: International Apartments, 8 Chaoyang 东城区广渠门外家园21号楼 • RMB 112,560-135,000 per school year Park South Road, Chaoyang District. 棕榈 • Arcadia Campus: Block 1, Arcadia (Bilingual class) 泉校园: 朝阳区朝阳公园南路8号棕榈泉国 Villas, Houshayu, Shunyi District 阿凯笛亚 • RMB 151,000-174,740 per school year 际公寓校园:北京市顺义区后沙峪罗马环岛北1000 (International class) • CBD Central Park Campus: Central 米阿凯笛亚庄园. • Lunch fee: RMB 624-1,080 per month Park Block 19, 6 Chaowai Dajie, • Olympic Village Campus: Southwest (price may vary among campuses. Please call Chaoyang District 新城校园: 朝阳区朝外 Corner of Beichen West Road and Kehui campus for details) 大街6号新城国际19号楼 Road, Chaoyang District Primary teaching language(s): English, • Capital Paradise Campus: Capital 国奥村校园：朝阳区北 Chinese Paradise, 6 Yuyang Road, Shunyi District. 辰西路与科荟路交汇处 Other elective language(s): No 顺义名都园: 北京市顺义区后沙峪乡白辛庄西南角 After-school activities: Science lab, 村南新国展对面榆阳路6号 Elitekids English, Professional art and dance, • Peking House Campus: 20 Xidawang 400 818 9098 drama, Mega Blocks

34 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES NURSERY, PRE-K, AND KINDERGARTEN The Family Learning House Jianwai SOHO and Wangjing Schools 家育苑 (建外SOHO校区) 和德育苑 (望京校区)

ecognized as a model kindergarten by the Chaoyang Ministry of Education, The Family Learning House is a group of virtues-based, bilingual preschools dedicated to acquiring knowledge and good character for the purpose of serving humanity. In addition to its “Day By Day Learning” character education program, which was developed by The Family Learning House Education Group, the schools aim Rto provide a stimulating Montessori, English and Chinese integrated curricula within a nurturing and uplifting physical environment. The children’s creative capacities are inspired and developed through participative art and music programs, while they also learn to become global citizens by studying a different country and culture each month. Students also engage in educational outings relevant to their learning and meaningful community service projects. Regular school family events, parent coffee mornings, and learning workshops foster the development of a united Family Learning House community of students, parents, teachers, and caregivers.

Founding date: 2002 Lunch fee: Full-day session RMB 6,000 per School type: Bilingual Montessori year Jianwai SOHO Campus: 北京市朝 kindergarten Primary teaching language(s): Chinese, 阳区家育苑幼托中心 School hours: 8.10am-4pm (Mon-Fri), English Wangjing Campus: 8.10am-noon (Last Fri of each month) Other elective language(s): No deyuyuanyoueryuan Ministry of Education accredited? Yes After-school activities: Varies by campus www.thefamilylearninghouse.com Curriculum description: English, Chinese, and integrated into school day; can include Montessori, Day By Day Learning (character art, music, piano classes, tennis, others Jianwai SOHO Campus: Beside education), Global Citizenship Scholarships offered? No Bldg 14, Jianwai SOHO West Area, 39 Age range: 2-6 Extra help offered? Children with AEN will East Third Ring Middle Road, Grades offered: Kindergarten receive additional learning support Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环中路39号 Number of students: 300 (Wangjing), 200 Total area (in sqm): 2,100 (Jianwai SOHO 建外SOHO西区14号楼旁 (Jianwai SOHO) Campus), 4,000 (Wangjing Campus) Wangjing Campus: Block A, Yuanyang Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes Facilities: Montessori classrooms with child- Wanhecheng, East of Yuhui Road, Local Chinese students accepted? Yes size kitchen, library, certified Montessori Chaoyang District 朝阳区育慧东路远洋万 Nationality of students: Australia, Belgium, learning materials, piano in each classroom, 和城A区 Canada, China, Colombia, US, UK, Singapore, two outdoor playgrounds with vegetable 5869 7540 ext 800/801, info@ Korea, Brazil, Netherlands garden and petting farm, art room, multi- thefamilylearninghouse.com (Jianwai Class size (average): Varies by campus, purpose room, parents’ coffee lounge. SOHO Campus), 8436 generally 20-25 (toddler); 18-28 (primary) Lunch: Nutritionally-balanced Chinese and 8211 ext. 801/815, Teacher-student ratio: 1:4-1:5 Western meals with many vegetarian options info@ Tuition and other fees: Boarding program? No deyuyuankindergarten. • 150,000 per year (Jianwai SOHO Campus) Nurse/doctor available? Yes com (Wangjing Campus) • RMB 135,000-RMB 165,000 per year (Wangjing Campus)

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Fun Academy Kindergarten 北京芬爱国际幼儿园

un Academy Kindergarten is a Finnish Early Child Education Concept Kindergarten that provides pedagogical solutions based on the unique Fun Learning approach. They aim to bring the best early education to every child everywhere. Fun Academy combines the best practices and latest advances in early education, and support teachers to promote learning through play and exploration. They Fpersonalize development and learning plans for each child. Their programs are designed to encourage children to explore professional aspirations, discover core strengths and develop life skills necessary for the future.

Founding date: 2018 Nationality of students: Chinese, classroom, indoor fitness activity room, multi- School type: Full-time kindergarten International functional art classroom (music and dance School hours: 8.30am-4.30pm Class size (average): 20 class venue), kitchen, playground Ministry of Education accredited? Yes Teacher-student ratio: 1:5 Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks Curriculum description: Based on the six Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 provided. A variety of balanced Chinese and major areas of the Finnish preschool education academic year): Western options syllabus: mathematics, natural sciences, RMB 157,080 per year Boarding program? No historical society, art, character, and cultural Lunch fee: RMB 1,500 per month Nurse/doctor available? Yes philosophy, the curriculum is aimed to develop Primary teaching language(s): English the children in 6 areas: self-care and learning Other elective language(s): Chinese capability, social and emotional development, Scholarships offered? No FunAcademyKindergarten language skills, math and logic thinking, motor Unique program: theme activities, outdoor www.funacademychina.com skills, and art and self-expression. activities Age range: 1.5 – 6 Extra help offered? Yes, based on students’ 1-3/F, Building 14, Grades offered: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, requirements Yard 2, Huangqu East Kindergarten Total area (in sqm): 3,360 indoors; 1,000 Road, Chaoyang District Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes outdoors 1800 1175 688 or Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Facilities: Air purification system, central 6577 7534 air conditioning, theatre, science experiment

36 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES NURSERY, PRE-K, AND KINDERGARTEN ibg School 爱之园幼儿园

bg School is a leading selective, bilingual school with a mission to nurture a community of young learners to discover themselves and their world. ibg offers early childhood students a highly engaging, rigorous, and personalized education plan that enables the knowledge and skills irequired for successful participation in a Chinese and international society. Founding date: 2019 Nationality of students: Chinese, Total area (in sqm): 3,600 School type: Kindergarten International Facilities: Open-plan café, arts center, School hours: 8am-8.30am (Breakfast Class size (average): 15-18 technology workshop, music studio Club), 8.30am-3.30pm (Bilingual Program), Teacher to student ratio: 1:5 Lunch offered: Yes 3.30pm-4.30pm (Enrichment) Number of teaching staff: 8 (Foreign), Boarding program: No Ministry of Education accredited? Yes 30 (Chinese) Nurse/doctor available? Yes Curriculum description: IEYC, bilingual Tuition fees: immersion, personalized learning approach, RMB 228,000–247,000 arts, green education approach Primary teaching language(s): English, 1, Xiliutiao, Beilishi Age range: 2-6 Chinese Road, Xicheng District Grades offered: Early Years Other elective language(s): None 北京市西城区北礼士路西 Number of students: Expected to admit After-school activities: Yes 六条1号 190 students Scholarships offered? Yes; arts, Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes environment, language, technology 6760 8899, Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Extra help offered? No [email protected]

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iHommy International Daycare 艾荷美国际日托中心

Hommy International Daycare consists of a group of working parents with overseas experience. They recognize that children ages 3 and under can start their collective lives and recognize the world’s elite education philosophy, spend their energy integrating the world’s best educational resources, to create a safe, warm, professional place that truly belongs to the children. As an international day care center with iAmerican Montessori Society (AMS) membership, iHommy adopts an all-day English environment, combining Montessori education concepts with traditional Chinese culture. At the same time, according to the concept of the special REC (Respect & Educate & Care) curriculum system of iHommy has been created to respect the natural development laws of children and to encourage children to interact fully and effectively with their surroundings.

Founding date: 2015 Tuition and other fees: Boarding program? No School type: Daycare RMB 189,600 per year Nurse/doctor available? No School hours: 8am-6pm Primary teaching language(s): English Ministry of Education accredited? No Other elective language(s): Chinese Curriculum description: Montessori After-school activities: STEAM courses Education System, RIE available, baking, picture book making, art, iHommy Age range: 3 months–3 years music Grades offered: Infant, Toddler, Casa Scholarships offered? No Bldg 4, Xipai Number of students: 23 Extra help offered? No International Apartment, Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes Total area (in sqm): 500 143 Xizhimen South Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Facilities: Pool, indoor recreation facilities, Street, Xicheng Disrict Nationality of students: International, transparent kitchen 北京市西直门南小街143号西派国际公寓 Chinese Lunch: Three meals and two extra snacks 4号楼 Class size (average): 12-15 every day, made from organic and imported 400 878 3655 Teacher-student ratio: 1:2 ingredients

38 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES NURSERY, PRE-K, AND KINDERGARTEN INNOVA Early Years Center 鸿誉国际幼儿园

he INNOVA Early Years Center (IEYC) program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. A Reggio inspired educational program Tshares the image of a successful child as one who is curious, confident, competent, and well prepared for the future. Founding date: 2017 Fanhai Campus: RMB 188,000 Boarding Program: No School type: Kindergarten Lunch fee: RMB 12,000 per academic year Nurse/doctor available? Yes School hours: 8am–4pm Primary teaching language(s): English, Curriculum description: Reggio-inspired Chinese 鸿誉教育 early years program using the IBPYP curriculum Other elective language(s): No www.ey.innovaedu.cn/ framework After-school activities: 20+clubs: street Age range: 2-6 dance, cooking, robotics, football, tennis, Mad Yizhuang Campus: Tower B, Grades offered: Pre-K2 – Kindergarten 5 Science, taekwondo, coding, wushu, Chinese Zhaolin Plaza, Yizhuang Number of students: 110 characters, etc. 北京大兴区亦庄朝林广场B座一层 Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes Scholarships offered? No Fanhai Campus: Shifoyingdongli 133-4, Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Extra help offered? No Chaoyang District Nationality of students: Chinese and foreign Total area in sqm: 2,600 (Yizhuang Campus), 北京市朝阳区石佛营东里133号院4号楼 students 5,000 (Fanhai Campus) Average class size: 20 Facilities: Classrooms, a lobby café for parents IEYC_YZinfo@ Average teacher/student ratio: 1:5 and guests, library, STEAM, arts studio, cooking innovaedu.org, 131 Tuition fees: studios, multi-purpose center, outdoor learning 2109 5983 (Yizhuang Application fee: RMB 2,000 area (including a playground, nature area and Campus); EYC_FHinfo@ Tuition fees (2019-2020 Academic Year): vegetable garden), and air purification system innovaedu.org, 156 5207 Application Fee: RMB 2,000 Lunch offered: 2 meals (breakfast and lunch) 8281 (Fanhai Campus) Yizhuang Campus: RMB 159,800 and 2 snacks (morning and afternoon)

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Ivy Academy 艾毅国际幼儿园

vy Academy (IA) offers an English speaking environment taught by a team of highly qualified early childhood educators. There are two IA campuses, conveniently located at Sanlitun (Sanlitun Campus) and CBD (Central Park Campus). As a member of Ivy Education Group, Ivy Academy’s mission is to educate and provide an environment which enables each child: to become self-confident, to know how to get Ialong well with others, to be self-directed problem solvers, to make good choices, and to see themselves as children with good ideas. Ivy Education Group’s vision, with a focus on the Multiple Intelligences theory as a tool, strives to develop the full potential of children in a dynamic, play-based, and supportive environment using current research-based practices.

Founding date: 2004 (Sanlitun Campus), Teacher-student ratio: 1:4-1:5 Lunch: Lunch and 2 snacks daily that take 2013 (Central Park Campus) Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 the child’s nutritional needs into account. The School type: International pre-school and academic year): school also provides Type B menu for children kindergarten • Sanlitun Campus: RMB 195,000 with special needs (allergies, religions, and School hours: 8:30am-12:00am (half-day, • Central Park Campus: RMB 178,552 special food choices). Nursery only); 8:30am-3:30pm (full-day) • Application fee: RMB 2,500 (Sanlitun Lunch fee: RMB 40 per day (optional) Ministry of Education accredited? Yes Campus), RMB 2,500 (Central Park Campus) Boarding program? No Curriculum description: Ivy Academy • Tuition deposit: RMB 10,000 (to be credited Nurse/doctor available? Yes offers an English speaking environment toward tuition) taught by a team of highly qualified early • Transportation fee: Optional (contact school ivyeducationgrp childhood educators who customize the MI for latest information) www.ivyschools.com theory integrated curriculum base on to the Primary teaching language(s): English children’s interests Other elective language(s): No Sanlitun Campus: Age range: 2-6 After-school activities: Yes No. 13 Sanlitun East Grades offered: Nursery to kindergarten Scholarships offered? Inquire the campus 4th Street, Chaoyang Number of students: 120 (Sanlitun directly District. 朝阳区三里屯东四街13号. Campus), 80 (Central Park Campus) Extra help offered? No (8532 6325, Admissions-SL@ivyschools. Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Total area (in sqm): 1,000 (Sanlitun com). Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Campus), 667 (Central Park Campus) Central Park Campus: Building 24 Nationality of students: US, Canada, UK, Facilities: Campuses are protected by central Central Park, No. 6 Chaowai Street. 朝 Germany, Japan, Spain, Australia, South air filtration systems. Library, art room, 外大街6号新城国际公寓24号楼. (6597- Korea, China children’s kitchen, construction room, dramatic 0250, [email protected]) Class size (average): 16 maximum play room, and multipurpose room.

40 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES NURSERY, PRE-K, AND KINDERGARTEN Ivy Bilingual School (IBS) 艾毅双语幼儿园

vy Bilingual School offers a curriculum based on the Multiple Intelligence theory taught in both English and Chinese language. There is an IBS campus, conveniently located in Sanyuanqiao (Ocean Express Campus). As a member of the Ivy Education Group, IBS’s mission is to provide an environment which educates kids and enables them: to become self-confident, get along well with others, be independent Iproblem solvers, make good choices and create innovative ideas. Ivy Education Group’s vision, with a focus on the Multiple Intelligences theory as a tool, strives to develop the full potential of children in a dynamic, play-based and supportive environment using current research- based practices.

Founding date: 2006 Tuition and other fees: playground, bilingual library, straight potable School type: International preschool and RMB 65,018 (2019-2020 fall semester) water, and multi-purpose room. kindergarten RMB 74,107 (2019-2020 spring semester) Lunch: The school provides lunch and 2 snacks School hours: 8.30am-4pm (full-day) Please pay attention to the school’s published daily that take into account the nutritional Ministry of Education accredited? Yes information for tuition fees in 2020-2021. needs of a child. The school provides the Type Curriculum description: Ivy Bilingual • Material fee (new students): RMB 2,500 B menu for students with special needs (allergic School offers a curriculum based on the MI • Tuition deposit: RMB 10,000 (to be applied reactions or Muslim) theory and provides an immersive bilingual to tuition) Lunch fee: Optional program, where both Chinese and English • Transportation fee: Optional (contact school Boarding program? No teachers interact with children throughout for latest info) Nurse/doctor available? Yes, full time the day Primary teaching language(s): English Age range: 2-6 and Chinese Grades offered: Nursery to kindergarten Other elective language(s): None ivyeducationgrp Number of students: 121 After-school activities: Yes www.ivyschools.com Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Scholarships offered? Please inquire Local Chinese students accepted? Yes directly Building E, Ocean Nationality of students: China, Japan, Extra help offered? No Express, No. 2 East France, Australia, Uganda, US, Netherlands, Total area (in sqm): 1,575 Third Ring North Road, Chaoyang District Germany, Russia, UK, Italy, Norway, Singapore, Facilities: Campuses are protected by a 朝阳区东三环北路2号远洋新干线E座 Singapore, Canada, Indonesia central air filtration system. Facilities include 8446 7287/7286/7921, Class size (average): 20-24 a custom-designed children’s kitchen for [email protected] Teacher-student ratio: 1:5-1:6 cooking classes; well-equipped outdoor

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Jazzy Preschool for Gifted Children 杰思中英法三语幼儿园

azzy Preschool (JP) is an English, French, and Chinese kindergarten with a unique, trilingual education curriculum for gifted children aged 1-6 years old. Its international program, accredited by the Chinese government and partner of the French government, offers a secure and highly qualitative education responding to the English, French, and Chinese standards. At JP, children of all ethnicities discover Jthe desire to go to kindergarten. While their interests increase, they acquire personal, social, linguistic, and learning-related skills in an effortless way, developing a feeling of self-achievement. The kindergarten’s rich, social atmosphere offers many opportunities for parents to get involved in their child’s kindergarten life to build a caring, educational community for each family. JP has two different locations, each enjoying beautiful surroundings in busy neighbourhoods. JP Dongzhimen is located in the heart of Beijing’s embassy district, and nested in a Chinese Suzhou-styled traditional garden. JP at the French School welcomes children aged 1-3 years old in the privileged campus of the French International School of Beijing.

Founding date: 2011 • RMB 104,400 (four days a week) administrative office, meeting room, and the School type: Kindergarten • RMB 82,800 (three days a week) school nurse’s office. School hours: 8.30am-4.30pm • RMB 54,000 (two days a week) Lunch: Chinese and western options Ministry of Education accredited? Yes Primary teaching language(s): English, including a morning and afternoon snack Curriculum description: Based on a one French, Chinese Lunch fee: RMB 12,000 (5 days a week), teacher–one language approach, each child Other elective language(s): No RMB 9,840 (4 days a week), RMB 7,560 (3 considers the three languages as mother After-school activities: English performance days a week), RMB 4,800 (2 days a week). tongues and has the assets to keep up with arts, English phonics, English cooking class, Boarding program? No any English, French, or Chinese educational French writing and reading class, yoga Nurse/doctor available? Yes system in French, French board games, Chinese Age range: 12 months (or as soon as the calligraphy, go class, piano class, French and Jazzy-Preschool child can walk) to 6 years English introduction to music, swimming class, Grades offered: Kindergarten tennis class • East Lake Number of students: 85 Scholarships offered? No Villas: C101, 35 Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Extra help offered? Special program for Dongzhimenwai Street, Local Chinese students accepted? Yes children with special needs on a case by Dongcheng District 北京 Nationality of students: US, UK, Canada, case basis 市东城区东直门外大街35号C101 France, Belgium, China, Germany, Russia, Total area (in sqm): 1200 at the Dongzhimen • The French International School Poland, Japan, Spain, Kazakhstan, and location, 200 at the French International of Beijing: 3 Xinjin Lu, Chaoyang Malaysia School Beijing location District Class size (average): 12-20 Facilities: Five classrooms located on two Teacher-student ratio: 1:4-5 floors with different games and activities 6417 9960, 130 3119 9923 Tuition and other fees: areas, child-sized lavatories on each level, [email protected] • RMB 126,000 (five days a week) a basketball court, playground, playroom,

42 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES NURSERY, PRE-K, AND KINDERGARTEN Journey Academy of Beijing 北京积爱国际学院

ocated in the pioneering international community of Chaoyang District, Beijing, Journey Academy (JA) is dedicated to offer excellent education services to children from the ages of 0-6. They aim to preserve children’s aspirations, empower their curiosity and inspire their passion to find infinite discoveries. JA base all the education programs according to the principles of the IB PYP curriculum, have Ladopted the Reggio Emilia approach to inspire the children’s natural talents, and inspire them to achieve the impossible. JA’s unique language learning system is devoted to cultivating children to be native speakers in both English and Chinese. All students belong to one House and develop a strong sense of belonging and allegiance to their House during their time at JA. They are committed to cultivating world citizens that are knowledgeable, balanced, empathetic, and enthusiastic about social affairs, and actively contribute to the community.

Founding date: 2016 RMB 230,000 per school year for different fine art and music studios, library, indoor School type: International Kindergarten year groups. Please contact the Admissions playground, cafeteria, 200-seat theater, School hours: Transition 9.00-11.30am; Office for detailed information. 5000sqm sports field, and playground. Plan A 9.00am-3.20pm; Plan B 9.00am- Dominate Communication Language: Meals: Lunch and two snacks. Light dinner is 4.00pm; Plan C 9.00am-5.00pm English provided as complimentary for students who Ministry of Education accredited: Yes Classroom Languages: English and Chinese choose school hour Plan C 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. Curriculum description: Very keen to the prime according to the leading teacher in a variety Meal Fee: Please contact Admissions office area as PSED (Personal, social and emotional of courses and activities. for detailed information. development), physical development and Other elective languages: French, Boarding program? No communication. Committed to developing Germany, and Portuguese. Nurse/doctor on staff: Yes the curious and lifelong learners. Curriculum Language learning program: Jolly Phonics base on IB PYP, together with whole-person for English & Mandarin Chinese. rounded education and leadership program. After-school activities: LAMDA, STEM, Preserve the children this age for their natural Coding, Art, Music, Instruments, Mental- JourneyAcademy spark and individuality. maths, English Intensive, Mandarin, Chinese www.journey-academy.com Age range: Preschool 0-6 calligraphy, Chinese traditional painting, Grades offered: Mommy & Me (Under Chinese history, French, Tennis, Football, • Upper East Campus: 2-01, No. 6, 1), Pre-Nursery (Ages 1-2 ), Nursery (Ages Fencing, Kung fu, etc. They also provide East 4th Ring Road, Chaoyang District, 2-3), Toddler (Ages 3-4), Pre-Kindergarten a rich abundance of activities in summer/ Beijing 北京市朝阳区东四环北路六号阳光 (Ages 4-5), Kindergarten (Ages 5-6) winter camps during summer/winter 上东中环商业广场二区1号楼 Number of students: 200-300 holidays both for JA students and students • CBD Campus: 92 Mid 4th Ring Road, Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes from other schools Chaoyang District, Beijing 北京市朝阳区 Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Scholarships offered? No 东四环中路92号 Nationality of students: Chinese and Extra help offered? No international Total area (in sqm): CBD Campus 10,000; WeChat: 171 5013 9988 Average class size: 12-22 students Upper East Campus 1,000 Voice: 186 0002 6712 according to different age groups Facilities: New-air system, SmartBoards, admissions@journey- Teacher to Student ratio: 1:4-1:6 music classrooms, outdoor and indoor academy.com according to different age groups sports areas, parents’ reception area. The Tuition Fee for 2020-2021: CBD campus features great design and a Tuition fees vary from RMB 148,000- significant eco-friendly environment with

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Jiade Montessori Bilingual Kindergarten 嘉德蒙台梭利双语幼儿园

iade Montessori Bilingual Kindergarten has received recognition as being a leader in preschool education in Beijing and combines Chinese culture with an international blend of English classes and a faculty from around the world. In the classrooms the children work individually or together in small groups with a variety of educational materials in close co-operation with teachers, each following an individualized Jlearning program within the context of a well-defined Montessori curriculum. The classrooms are neatly organized for children to engage their curiosity and intellectual creativity in self-directed work. At Jiade, they provide the opportunity, the facilities, the materials, and the ethos for children to become independent, self-directed, motivated, analytical, and confident learners.

Founding date: 2011 • Nursery: RMB 140,000 www.jdmontessori.com School type: Kindergarten • Bilingual Program RMB 150,000 School hours: 8.30am–4.30pm • International Program: RMB 150,000 Jiade Montessori Bilingual Ministry of Education accredited? Yes Primary teaching language(s): English, Kindergarten has: Beijing Chaoyang Curriculum description: Montessori Mandarin Campus, Beijing Shunyi Campus, Age range: 2-6 Other elective language(s): English, Chengdu Jinniu Campus, Shanghai Grades offered: Nursery and kindergarten Mandarin Jinshan Campus Number of students: 240 After-school activities: Dance, baseball, Chaoyang Campus: Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes taekwondo, robotics, cooking 010-8591-8288 Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Scholarships offered? No #221 (next to Park Nationality of students: China, Japan, Extra help offered? No Scenery), Balizhuang Poland, US Total area (in sqm): 3,100 Beili, Chaoyang District, Class size (average): 20 (nursery), 25 Facilities: Indoor gym, library, art room, Beijing, China 北京市朝 (kindergarten) playgrounds 阳区八里庄北里221号楼 Teacher-student ratio: 1:4 (nursery); 1:6 Lunch: Catered by Culinary Capers (kindergarten) Lunch fee: RMB 48 per day 8591 8288, 8591 8066, notice@ Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 Boarding program? No jdmontessori.com academic year): Nurse/doctor available? Yes

44 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES NURSERY, PRE-K, AND KINDERGARTEN Kids ‘R’ Kids 凯斯国际幼儿园

at and Janice Vinson opened the first Kids ‘R’ Kids in 1985 in celebration of their 30-year anniversary. They have an incredible 59-year history in preschool development and management, which began with their first preschool in 1961. Their unique vision, breaking the boundaries of traditional childcare and daycare, has propelled the Kids ‘R’ Kids name to its current household status, a testament to Ptheir experience and commitment. The Kids ‘R’ Kids Corporate Headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia in the US, providing support to Learning Academies located in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. With AdvancED accredited curricula, extensive quality assurance guidance, and over 170 centers in 16 states, Kids ‘R’ Kids is one of the leading providers of childcare in the US. Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies is also present with many schools throughout China. In 2014, Kids ‘R’ Kids expanded to China and opened the first China campus in Beijing the following year. Guided by the philosophy, “hug first, then teach”, Kids ‘R’ Kids China is currently operating approximately 20 preschools in 11 cities, and striving to bring quality childcare to communities throughout the country.

Founding date: September 2015 (Beijing Academic Year): RMB 158,000-RMB 189,600 Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of No.1 School); December 2018 (Beijing Jintai Primary teaching language(s): English Beijing No.1北京旗舰园: School) Other elective language(s): Chinese KidsRKids01 School type: Private School After-school activities: Soccer, dancing, No.53, Maizidian Main Street, School hours: 8 am – 5 pm Lego, drawing, roller skating, science, drama, Chaoyang Park West Road, Chaoyang Ministry of Education accredited? Under golf District 北京朝阳区朝阳公园西路麦子店 registration Scholarships offered? No 正街53号 Curriculum description: Big Steps Extra help offered: No 6506 1911 / 1912 Curriculum, Fast Track Curriculum, STEAM Total area (in sqm): 5,000 (Beijing No.1 Ahead, Brain Waves, HiChina, Summer School); 2,200 (Beijing Jintai School) Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Camp Facilities: Playground, library, multi-function Beijing Jintai北京金台园: Age range: 1-6 hall, sunroom KRKBJGS/18511713397 Number of students: 10-18 Lunch: Chinese and Western Building 64, Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes Boarding Program: No Hongmiao North Lane, Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Nurse/ doctor available? Yes Chaoyang District 北京 Class size: 10-18 朝阳区红庙北里64号楼 Teacher/student ratio: 1:3; 1:4; 1:5 https://kidsrkidschina.com 185 1171 3397 Tuition and other fees (2019-2020

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Little Pace Courtyard Preschool 小节奏庭院私塾

estled in a tranquil hutong courtyard in the old town of Beijing, Little Pace endeavors to create a natural, personal, and international- local experience for little dwellers between 2.5-6 years old. They offer the smallest class in town where genuine friendship and bonding are reinforced among all members of the group. As a member school of the American Montessori Society (AMS), they transcribe the Ninternational curriculum into a traditional Chinese homeschool setting where both the hundred-year-old house and the small private yard are a workspace for students to explore. When the weather is good, the children can come in and out freely to enjoy the peaceful yard and get close to nature. Little Pace understands that early childhood education is more about influencing the initial cognitive formation of the self and the world through everyday experience than just passing on specific knowledge and facts. Their students are immersed in arts, traditional culture, and a natural pace of life. They respect the development pace of each child and facilitate children’s growth according to individual characters and temperaments. The lead teacher is a PhD mom who specializes in psychology and arts.

Founding date: 2018 RMB 95,040 Lunch fee: Included in tuition and fees School type: Preschool Registration fee: RMB 1,500 Boarding Program: No School hours: 9am -5pm Material fee: RMB 800 Nurse/doctor available? No Ministry of Education accredited? No Primary teaching language: Chinese and Curriculum description: Montessori English Age range: 2.5-6 Other elective languages: None Grades offered: mixed-age group After-school activities: Ballet, Tie-Dye, 15901077515 Number of students: 12 and French Dongzhimen Nei, Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes Scholarships offered? No Beixinqiao, Dongcheng Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Extra help offered? No District 北京市东城区东 Nationality of students: China, Portugal Total area: 120sqm 直门内北新桥 Class size: 12 Facilities: A private yard with small animals, Teacher/student ratio: 1:4 heated tatami, and fresh air solutions 159 0107 7515; Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 Lunch: Organic Chinese lunch is provided [email protected] Academic Year): through a trusted local farm

46 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES NURSERY, PRE-K, AND KINDERGARTEN Muffy’s International Kindergarten 博识梦飞幼儿园

uffy’s International Kindergarten’s story began in 2004 as “Muffy’s Education,” a small English immersion school in Beijing. Muffy’s founder envisioned a school that felt like a family, one that provided quality education grounded in care for children and respect for parents. Fifteen years later, Muffy’s has grown to include over 700 students and we still feel like family. Using Howard Gardner’s MMultiple Intelligence Theory as the backbone of their curriculum, their education philosophy has evolved to emphasize social, cognitive, and character development alongside the goal of language acquisition and proficiency.

Founding date: 2004 Primary teaching language(s): Chinese School type: Kindergarten and English West Road, Chaoyang District. (New site) School hours: 8am-5pm Other elective language(s): No No. 18 , Futong West Street, Chaoyang Ministry of Education accredited? Yes After-school activities: Tennis, baseball, District, (5734 7085)（原址）北京市朝阳 Curriculum description: Based on Multiple science,Chinese, dance, art, taekwondo, artistic 区望京西路北小河公园东门（新址）北京 Intelligence Theory gymnastics, little host, Ruantao, etc. *Different 市朝阳区阜通西大街18号院1号 Age range: 2-6 activities at different campuses Wanliu Campus: North Club, Grades offered: Nursery, pre-school, and Scholarships offered? No Fengshuyuan Yangchun Guanghua kindergarten Extra help offered? No Community, Wanliu E. Road北京市海淀区 Number of students: 700 Total area (in sqm): Wangjing: 3,000, 万柳东路阳春光华枫树园北会所 Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Wanliu: 2,800, Xiangshan: 1,500 ( 8257 2575) Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Facilities: Classrooms, indoor gym, library, Xiangshang Campus: XiangshanQingqin Nationality of students: China, US, Canada, music room, art room, media room, large Villa, Mentoucun, Sijiqing Zhen, Haidian South Korea, UK outdoor playground facility District (8259 0896)北京市海淀区四季青 Class size (average): 18-22 Lunch: Chinese and Western food 镇香山清琴山庄甲38号 Teacher-student ratio: 1:5 Boarding program? No Sijiqing Campus: South Gate of Tuition and other fees: Nurse/doctor available? Yes Four Seasons Xiangshan Community, • Wangjing campus: RMB 84,000 per term LinFengJiaYuanBeiLi, Wanliu campus, Xiangshan campus, and Haidian District Sijiqing campus: RMB 156,000 per year/ www.mik-kids.com ( 8849 8118)北京市海淀 RMB 84,000 per term/RMB 14,600 per month Muffys 区临枫嘉园北里四季香山 • Non-recurring charge: RMB 2,800 (including Wangjing Campus: （Original site) 小区南门 uniform, school bag) East Gate of Bei Xiaohe Park, Wangjing 400 881 6615

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YueCheng Courtyard Kindergarten 乐成四合院幼儿园

he YueCheng Courtyard Kindergarten is a member institution of YueCheng Education (YCE). The elegant modern building and the traditional Qing Dynasty courtyard (founded in 1725) have been ingeniously connected to create a beautiful yet functional blend of ancient and modern. Chinese and foreign educational experts have collaborated to create a curriculum and pedagogy that enables Tyoung children to learn through investigative play. Children become confident and creative learners in a joyful ‘no boundaries’ learning environment that challenges them to achieve and exceed the highest international standards. YCE provides high-quality, internationalized education for 2 to 18-year-old students and is a pioneer in the internationalization of China’s basic education. Its constituent institutions include Beijing City International School, YueCheng Education Research Institute, Learning Frontier, Reading Frontier, YueCheng Courtyard Kindergarten, and YueCheng Parkside Kindergarten. YCE’s mission is to enrich and enhance learning by empowering its member institutions.

Founding date: March 2018 Primary teaching language(s): English Lunch: Chinese and Western School type: Kindergarten and Chinese Lunch fee: Included School hours: 8.30am-3.30pm Other elective language(s): No Boarding program? No Ministry of Education accredited? Yes After-school activities: A seletion of ASCA Nurse/doctor available? Yes Curriculum description: YueCheng will be planned Kindergarten Learning Approach Scholarships offered? Contact the Age range: 1.5-6 Admissions Office for information Grades offered: Explorers (1.5-3 years old ), Extra help offered? Child Learning support 乐成四合院幼儿园 Discovers (3-5 years), Inquirers (5-6 years old ) program www.yuechengkg.com Number of students: 128 Total area (in sqm): 10,778.6 Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Facilities: Following the LEED environmental West Lane No.6, Shuangqiao Street, Local Chinese students accepted? Yes standards in support of children’s health and Chaoyang District 朝阳 Nationality of students: International and wellbeing, the kindergartens’ facilities include: 区双桥街西巷6号 Chinese impressive no-boundaries learning spaces; 8775 1725, Class size (average): 15-25 rooftop playground; courtyard playground; YCCKadmissions@ Teacher-student ratio: 1:4-1:6 indoor gymnasium; STEAM maker-spaces; yuechengeducation.com Tuition and other fees: “Books everywhere” reading environment; Contact the Admissions Office for information parents’ social spaces, and much more.

48 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 UP TO ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL PROFILES YueCheng Parkside Kindergarten 乐成公园幼儿园

ueCheng Parkside Kindergarten is a member institution of YCE, located in the Tongzhou Banbidian area and has been purposefully designed to support and enhance this growing community. Children at YueCheng Parkside Kindergarten are empowered to enjoy a positive, purposeful, and healthy life – becoming confident and creative learners as they begin their educational journey. The kindergarten’s Ylocation enables the students, parents, and the wider community to access the master facilities and learning opportunities that this precinct has to offer. A distinctive new landmark of this community will be the inspirational and awe-inspiring park that has been planned adjacent to the kindergarten. The physical learning spaces at YueCheng Parkside Kindergarten have been designed to strengthen and aid the teaching and learning process. These facilities include a vertical library where books are “everywhere”, an engaging and interactive Maker Space and Visual Arts zone where children can develop their creativity and innovation, and open learning areas that help students understand that there are no boundaries to their learning. YCE provides high-quality, international education for 2 to 18-year-old students and is a pioneer in the internationalization of China’s basic education. Its constituent institutions include Beijing City International School, YueCheng Education Research Institute, Learning Frontier, Reading Frontier, YueCheng Courtyard Kindergarten, and YueCheng Parkside Kindergarten. YCE’s mission is to enrich and enhance learning by empowering its member institutions.

Founding date: 2020 Primary teaching language(s): English Lunch: Chinese and Western School type: Kindergarten and Chinese Nurse/doctor available? Yes School hours: 8.30am-3.30pm After-school activities: ASA/ASC will be Ministry of Education accredited? In provided process Scholarships offered? No Curriculum description: YueCheng Extra help offered? Yes Kindergarten Approach Total area (in sqm): 5,018.6 乐成公园幼儿园 Age range: 1.5-6 Facilities: Following the LEED environmental www.yuechengpk. Number of students: 45 standards in support of children’s health and com Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes wellbeing, the kindergartens’ facilities include: No. 23 Banbidian Local Chinese students accepted? Yes impressive no-boundaries learning spaces; Street, Tongzhou District Class size (average): 15-25 rooftop playground; courtyard playground; 6775 1725 Teacher-student ratio: 1:4 or 1:6 indoor gymnasium; STEAM maker-spaces; [email protected] Tuition and other fees: Coming soon “Books everywhere” reading environment; parents’ social spaces, and much more.

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3e International School 3e国际学校

ince its founding in August 2005, 3e International School, has grown into one of the leading bilingual international schools in Beijing with over 230 students from Nursery through Grade 6. The school aims to develop “creative thinkers and collaborative learners who are able to move respectfully and appreciatively across cultures,” through a research-based curriculum developed especially for this Seducation model. Classes are conducted in English and Chinese with half of every day devoted to each language. Within this inquiry- based program, a balance of child-initiated and teacher directed activity is provided to support a child’s development across the entire curriculum.

Founding date: 2005 Gymnastics, STEAM, Kung Fu, Golf, 200 seat auditorium and expansive outdoor School type: International school Rollerblades, Football, Basketball, Hip-Hop, and under cover play spaces. All buildings School hours: 8.30am-3.30pm Drama, Science, Water Painting, Tennis, Art, are equipped with a centralized air filtration Ministry of Education accredited? Yes Chess, Ballet, Latin Dance, Instruments system, ensuring the indoor AQI remains at Curriculum description: 50 percent English, Scholarships offered? Yes minimal levels. 50 percent Chinese dual immersion program, Extra help offered? Yes Lunch: Chinese, Western, international Research-based curriculum Total area (in sqm): 3,068 (Kindergarten food with vegetarian options prepared by Age range: 2-12 Campus), 37,000 (Elementary Campus Chartwells. Grades offered: Nursery-Grade 6 which is shared with LFIP) Lunch fee: RMB 8,280 per year (Kindergarten Number of students: 231 Facilities: Kindergarten Campus is located Campus); RMB 9,200 per year (Elementary Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes next to Si’de Park. This purpose built campus Campus) Local Chinese students accepted? has an expansive natural outdoor space, Boarding program? No Kindergarten: Yes; Elementary: No including differentiated age appropriate Nurse/doctor available? Yes, two full-time Nationality of students: US, Canada, playgrounds. The spacious indoor facilities school nurses assigned from Beijing United Australia, UK, and more. include two large gymnasium spaces, art Family Healthcare. Max class size: 12-20 room, music room and library. All learning Teacher-student ratio: 1:4 to 1:10 spaces, inside and out, are designed to Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 take best advantage of natural light and academic year): resources to stimulate young inquiring www.3einternationalschool.org • Half-day nursery: RMB 178,500 minds. The centralized air filtration system • Full-day nursery: RMB 188,500 (which can be remotely monitored in real Kindergarten Campus: 9-1 Jiangtai • Pre-K and Kindergarten: RMB 188,500 time by parents via WeChat) ensures indoor Xilu, Lido, Chaoyang District 朝阳区将台西 • Grade 1-6: RMB 196,600 AQI is maintained below AQI5 at all times. 路9-1号 • Application fee: RMB 3,000 Elementary Campus (opened in 2016) is a Elementary Campus: 3 Xinjin Road, • Transportation fee: RMB 11,830-RMB 15,288 campus share with 3e Elementary students Chaoyang District 朝阳区 per year (depending on route) and the French International School. The 新锦路3号 Primary teaching language(s): English campus comprises impressive facilities such as 6437 3344 ext. 100, and Chinese a multi-purpose indoor stadium, Olympic size admissions@3einternatio Other elective language(s): French soccer pitch, 100m and 400m running tracks, nalschool.org After-school activities: Fun French, outdoor basketball courts, 400 seat cafeteria,

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The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun 北京英国学校-三里屯校区

he British School of Beijing, Sanlitun (BSB Sanlitun) is the only British international school in downtown Beijing. Situated in the heart Tof the embassy district, students aged 1 to 11 (Early Years and Primary School) thrive in the school’s international community. Founding date: 2003-2004 • Year 3: RMB 251,497 music practice rooms, library, outdoor School type: International school • Year 4-6: RMB 255,061 playgrounds, astroturf soccer field, indoor School hours: 8.30am-3.30pm • Application fee: RMB 2,000 gymnasium and an indoor urban sports center Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • To obtain the early bird discount the full- featuring a climbing wall and ball pond Curriculum description: English National year fees must be paid in full by the due date Lunch: A variety of Asian and Western Curriculum stated on the invoice options, including vegetarian. Canteen Age range: 1-11 Primary teaching language(s): English includes a sandwich station and salad bar Grades offered: Pre-nursery-Year 6 Other elective language(s): Chinese and Lunch fee: Included in tuition Number of students: Maximum 700 German Boarding program? No Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes After-school activities: A range of Nurse/doctor available? Yes Local Chinese students accepted? No creative, sports, music and language Nationality of students: Over 60 activities such as cooking, singing, table nationalities represented, including UK, US, tennis, crafts, basketball, drama, debate, BSBSanlitun Australia, Germany sketching, soccer, creative writing, and www.bsbsanlitun.com Class size (maximum): 22 construction Teacher-student ratio: 1:3 (Pre-nursery) Scholarships offered? No Primary Building: to 1:11 (Year 6) Extra help offered? EAL (English as an No. 5, Xiliu Street, Tuition fees for one academic year Additional Language) Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang (2019-2020) Total area (in sqm): 10,000 District 北京市朝阳区三里屯西六街5号 • Pre-nursery and nursery: RMB 135,082 (half- Facilities: Classrooms with interactive Primary Building: 8532 3088 (Primary day) RMB 202,609 (full-day) whiteboards, ICT suite, laptops, MacBooks building), 8532 5320 (Early Years building), • Reception: RMB 202,609 and iPads for use in classrooms, performing [email protected] • Year 1-2: RMB 235,952 arts classrooms with designated individual

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HD Beijing School 北京市朝阳区赫德双语学校

D Beijing School was established in September 2017, and is a private bilingual school which strives to foster a global perspective and integrates the best of Chinese and Western culture to develop the talents of the children it serves. The school is rooted in Chinese traditional culture and aims to create Chinese cultural ambassadors who are able to adapt and be successful within an international Hcontext. They have integrated an innovative educational philosophy and aim to develop their students so that they can become global leaders. So far they have opened the primary school sections of the school and in the future plan to open middle and high school sections. Each class will be equipped with an international and Chinese homeroom teacher and in the younger grades they have assigned one bilingual learning facilitator to support their innovative approach to bilingual education.

Founding date: September 2017 Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 courts. Totally 24 classrooms, 13 specialist School type: Full-time private bilingual academic year): classrooms, bilingual library, auditorium school • Primary School: RMB 228,000 per year Lunch: Yes School hours: 8.15am-3.45pm • Application Fee: RMB 2,000 Lunch fee: RMB40 per day Ministry of Education accredited? Yes Primary teaching language(s): English Boarding program? No Curriculum description: Blending the and Chinese Nurse/doctor available? Yes best of Western educational philosophy Other elective language(s): Depends on with Chinese curriculum, HD Beijing School student needs provides students with a balanced, bilingual After-school activities: Music, fashion hdbjschool and multicultural learning experience. design, architecture, Chinese traditional beijing.hdschools.org Age range: 5-11 art, paper arts, chess, soft and hard nib Grades offered: Currently, primary school calligraphy, dodgeball, tag rugby, baseball, No. Jia 181 Guan only swimming, golf, tennis, physical training, Zhuang Road, Chaoyang Number of students: Nearly 400 science, programming, 3D printing, and District(next to the East Gate of Dong Ba Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes robotic model building design. Country Park) 北京市朝阳区管庄路甲181 Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Scholarships offered? No 号（东坝郊野公园东门附近） Nationality of students: Chinese Extra help offered? No 400 009 8089; 8509 5712, 8509 5561, Average class size: 25 Total area (in sqm): 30,000 [email protected] Teacher-student ratio: 1:5 Facilities: Indoor swimming pool, sports dome, basketball fields, football fields, tennis

54 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 UP TO ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL PROFILES House of Knowledge 好思之家学校及幼儿园

ince 2007, House of Knowledge (HoK) has grown to include an elementary school and three kindergartens, educating 300 students from more than 10 countries. Early Year learners follow the Reggio Emilia educational approach, which consists of personalized, child- centered learning. Their learning is further supported by the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), which is recognized around Sthe world. In the pursuit of creating a rigorous elementary curriculum for internationally-minded students, HoK adopted the highly regarded International Primary Curriculum (IPC) which is implemented in more than 2,000 schools in 100 countries around the world. The IPC is a comprehensive thematic curriculum with emphasis placed on meeting students at their academic and developmental level. HoK prepares students for a world that constantly changes, aiming to help them develop the personality traits they need to succeed in the 21st century.

Founding date: 2007 (5 half-days), RMB 126,528 (5 full-days) etc. Facilities vary between campuses. School type: International school • English Pre-K (3-5 years old): RMB 151,626 Lunch: In-house food made using School hours: 8am–3:30pm (extended care (5 full-days) high-quality ingredients such as organic available) • German Pre-K (3-5 years old): RMB 161,931 vegetables, apples, sugar-free yogurt, and Ministry of Education accredited? Yes (5 full-days) fresh bread Lunch fee: RMB 7,800 per year Curriculum description: Early Years: • Kindergarten (5-6 years old): RMB 157,850 Boarding program? No International Early Years Curriculum (5 full-days) Nurse/doctor available? Yes (IEYC); Elementary: International Primary • Elementary Grade 1-6 (6-11 years old): Curriculum (IPC), Cambridge English and RMB 180,744 (5 full-days) HoK好思之家 Chinese National Curriculum Primary teaching language(s): Chinese www.hokschools.com Age range: 18 months-11 years and English Grades offered: Nursery (18 months – 3 Other elective language(s): German Shunyi Campus: years), Pre-K (3 – 5 years old), Kindergarten After-school activities: Soccer, ballet, North gate of Quanfa (5 – 6 years old), Elementary (6 – 11 years drama, magic, ukulele, kung fu, baking, super compound, 18 old) science, chess, creative drawing, Chinese Maquanying Road. 北京市朝阳区马泉营 Number of students: 300 painting, fencing, baseball, robotics, and more. 路18号泉发花园北门 Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Scholarships offered? Yes, House of Chaoyang Park Campus: Victoria Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Knowledge SME Scholarship Gardens, 15 Chaoyang Park West Road. Nationality of students: US, German, UK, Extra help offered? No 北京市朝阳区朝阳公园南区15号维多利 Canada, Japan, Russia, China Total area (in sqm): Shunyi Campus 5,000, 亚花园公寓 Class size (average): 16 (Nursery), 20 Chaoyang Park Campus 1,600, Xinglong Xinglong Campus: Block A, Unit (Pre-K to Elementary) Campus 5,000 8, Xinglongzhuang, Chaoyang Road, Teacher-student ratio: 1:4 (Nursery), 1:5 Facilities: Dedicated art rooms, libraries, Chaoyang District. 北京市朝阳区朝阳路 (Pre-K/Kindergarten) computer lab, maker space, swimming pool, 辅路兴隆庄甲8号A座 Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 parents’ corner, outdoor playgrounds, soccer 400 650 7747, academic year): field, kids’ kitchen, in-house chef, indoor [email protected] • Nursery (18 months-3 years): RMB 107,342 gym, floor heating, air filtering equipment,

beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 55 PROFILES UP TO ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL

The International Montessori School of Beijing 北京蒙台梭利国际学校

he International Montessori School of Beijing (MSB) is proud to celebrate 30 years of delivering the highest quality education to the international community in Beijing. Guided by specially trained teachers, MSB’s Montessori classrooms are optimal learning environments where their students interact with each other in a mixed age setting all the while working with beautiful Montessori materials and Tmany rich resources. This experiential approach fosters a high level of engagement and connectedness, with students developing a strong sense of independence, confidence and ownership of their learning. MSB’s Dual Language Program is unique in Beijing, simultaneously preparing students for English as the language of instruction at their Middle School. The program empowers students to utilize Chinese and English fluidly, researching, writing and presenting in both languages from the younger ages to upper elementary. The dynamic connection between the classroom and MSB’s comprehensive specialty classes foster a love of art, music, science and physical activities. This integrated curriculum, coupled with low student-teacher ratios, allow them to bring out the best in each child. MSB is an affiliate member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and is registered with the Chinese Ministry of Education.

Founding date: 1990 RMB 245,000 (Grades 5-6) art and music studios, children’s kitchens, School type: International school • Middle School: RMB 260,000 (Grade 7) libraries and Coffee Stop, a refreshments School hours: 8.20am-3.45pm (4:30pm • Application fee: RMB 3,000 area run by the MSB Parents’ Association. Middle School) • Placement deposit (refundable): RMB 20,000 There is also a multi-purpose hall featuring Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • Transportation fee: RMB 11,200-RMB 16,900 an all-weather ball court and stage, as Curriculum description: Montessori, Dual- per year well as four playing fields, six basketball Language or English-only Primary teaching language(s): English courts, two running tracks, badminton, Age range: 6 months-13 years and Chinese handball and tennis courts, two long jump Grades offered: Preschool-Grade 7 Other elective language(s): No areas, one shot put area, sandbox, and five Number of students: 420 After-school activities: Science, soccer, playgrounds. Air filtration in each building Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes drama, basketball, baking, language and air curtains over all main doors Local Chinese students accepted? No clubs, golf, kung-fu, fencing, chess, robot Lunch: Menu changes daily and alternates Nationality of students: US, Canada, programming, and more between Chinese and Western dishes Germany, UK, and more Scholarships offered? No Lunch fee: RMB 6,300 per year Class size (maximum): 22 Extra help offered? EAL and Accelerated Boarding program? No Teacher-student ratio: 1:4 (preschool), English Programme (AEP). In the event that Nurse/doctor available? Yes, four full-time 1:6 (reception), or 1:8 (elementary & middle a child needs additional assistance, MSB will nurses school) work with the parents to provide the best Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 care and support for their child. Additional 北京蒙台梭利国际学校MSB academic year): needs include, but are not limited to: www.msb.edu.cn • Little MSBees (6-24 months): RMB 40,000 regular learning support, speech therapy, (twice a week), RMB 54,000 (thrice a week) psycho-educational evaluation, and a full- Bldg 8, 2 Xiangjiang • Toddler (1.8-3): RMB 138,000 (half day), time shadow Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝 RMB 198,000 (full day) Total area (in sqm): 20,000 阳区香江北路2号院8号楼 • Early Childhood 1 & 2 (3-5): RMB 209,000 Facilities: Four main buildings that house 6432 8228, • Early Childhood 3 (5-6): RMB 225,000 the Infant & Toddler, Early Childhood, [email protected] • Elementary: RMB 232,000 (Grades 1-4), Elementary and Middle School classrooms,

56 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 UP TO ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL PROFILES Swiss School Beijing 北京京西学校瑞士部

n August 2017, the Swiss School Beijing opened its doors as the German language section of the Western Academy of Beijing. It is the first school and kindergarten in China to combine a German language education, multicultural environment, and Swiss excellence. The Swiss education system is built on the pedagogical principles of J.H. Pestalozzi, a Swiss pioneer in modern education, and provides a solid Ifoundation for life-long learning. It is also one of the main reasons for Switzerland’s present-day ranking as the most innovative country worldwide. The Swiss School Beijing is supported by the Swiss government.

Founding date: August 2017 Primary teaching language(s): High keeps the daily average AQI at 1. Students School type: International school and German of the Swiss School Beijing also have access kindergarten Other elective language(s): Chinese to a well-equipped library, air-supported School hours: 8.30am-3.20pm is taught as a second language from KG2 dome, indoor pool, several theaters, music Ministry of Education accredited? Yes onward. English is taught by immersion studios, three gymnasiums, outdoor sports Curriculum description: German- from EY; English lessons are start in Grade courts, FIFA/IRB certified sports field, fitness language, Swiss curriculum Lehrplan 21 1. French is introduced in Grade 5. center, and unique dining spots/cafés Age range: 3-9 After-school activities: Starting from Lunch: Western, Chinese, and vegetarian Grades offered: Early Years-Grade 3, with Grade 1, students of the Swiss School options an additional grade to be rolled out in each Beijing have access to the numerous Lunch fee: RMB 31 per day of the coming years after-school activities offered by Western Boarding program? No Number of students: 25 Academy of Beijing. A wide variety of Nurse/doctor available? Yes Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes sports, artistic, academic, and service Local Chinese students accepted? No activities are available Nationality of students: Switzerland, Scholarships offered? Financial assistance Germany, US, Austria, and others available for Swiss nationals www.swiss-school-beijing.ch Class size (average): 13 Extra help offered? German as a Second Teacher-student ratio: 1:8 Language 10 Laiguangying Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 Total area (in sqm): The Swiss School Donglu, Chaoyang academic year): Beijing is located on the campus of Western District 北京市朝阳区来 • Early Years: RMB 159,600 Academy of Beijing (110,000 sqm) 广营东路10号 • KG1 and KG2: RMB 187,700 Facilities: As a section of Western info@swiss-school- • Grade 1-2: RMB 222,300 Academy of Beijing, the Swiss School Beijing beijing.ch • Application fee: RMB 2,100 benefits from an air filtration system that

beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 57 PROFILES UP TO HIGH SCHOOL

Beijing No. 55 High School International Students Section 北京市第五十五中学国际学生部

eijing No. 55 High School International Students Section is a municipal key school, Beijing Model High School. In 1975, the school was designated as an open school by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Beijing Municipal Government. In 1994, the School International Student Department was approved by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) to become a member school. At present, the Bschool has developed into a flagship international diploma school in the Asia Pacific region. At the same time, the school is also the HSK long-term test site for the Chinese Proficiency Test. The school has adopted the IB and Chinese National Curriculum for foreign students; and provides language remedial classes for students who need improvement in Chinese and English. With its multicultural background, Beijing No.55 provides students with a variety of classes and extracurricular courses designed for each student’s age, gender, ability, and language skills, so that they become active, creative, and responsible global citizens.

Founding date: 1954 • Language class: RMB 83,800 libraries, outdoor soccer field, small theater, School type: International public school • High school preparatory class: RMB 70,500 lecture hall, four chemistry laboratories, School hours: 8:30am-3:10pm • Application fee: RMB 2,000 four physics laboratories, four biology Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • Library deposit: RMB 3,000 laboratories, biology classroom, geography Curriculum description: IB Curriculum Primary teaching language(s): Chinese classroom, history classroom, three art Age range: 10-17 and English classrooms, two music classrooms, and Grades offered: Preparatory grade, Grade Other elective language(s): No naturally lit underground restaurant 7-12 After-school activities: Soccer, basketball, Lunch: Chinese and Western style. Meals are Number of students: 1,800 (Chinese taekwondo, Beijing opera, diabolo, street based on the actual expenses of the students students), 300 (international students section) dance, music, robot building, band, painting, Boarding program? No Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes comic club, print, Chinese calligraphy, Nurse/doctor available? Yes Local Chinese students accepted? No traditional Chinese painting, taichi with fans, Nationality of students: US, Canada, chess, oil painting, computers, design, crafts, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, skateboarding, songwriting, two taekwondo bj55iss Thailand, and Mongolia gymnasiums, and Spanish (3:20pm -4:30pm) www.bj55iss.com Class size (average): 10-21 Scholarships offered? Yes Teacher-student ratio: 1:5 Extra help offered? No 12 Xinzhong Jie, Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 Total area (in sqm): 48,025 Dongcheng District. academic year): Facilities: Playground, indoor basketball 北京市东城区新中街12号 • Grade 7-9 IB course MYP: RMB 72,500 gymnasium, indoor badminton gymnasium, 6416 9531, 6416 0723, [email protected] •Grade 10-12 IB course DP: RMB 83,800 two indoor taekwondo gymnasiums, two

58 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 UP TO HIGH SCHOOL PROFILES Beijing Enlighten School 北京致知学校

he Beijing zz School (BES) is located in the heart of Chaoyang District, in close proximity to the Red Brick Museum, No.1 Art District, Wangjing, and Heli Park, with easy access by metro. The school is conceived and built by world-leading designers, combining passion and elegance, and space and function. BES is surrounded by various arts, cultural and educational clubs, supplementing the school’s Tcommunity connections and ecosystem learning approach. Approved by Chao Yang Education Commission, the BES teaching and learning model is built on the content of the Chinese National Curriculum, with the globally minded and dynamically driven approach of International Baccalaureate’s PYP and MYP programme. Committed to the development of thoughtful learners and caring global stewards, this bold ambition is made possible by a team which is inspired to bring ancient wisdom and evidenced-based insights together for holistic learning and development. BES devotes special attention to three areas: music and the arts; social and emotional learning, art literacy and digital (ICT) competency. They aim to nurture students who are ready for future challenges, and empower them to pursue happiness and harmony in school and in life.

Founding date: 2019 music, opera, Chinese traditional art, paper leisure environment. School type: Bilingual School arts, drama, DIY, calligraphy, chess, and other Lunch offered: Vegetarian, Chinese and School hours: 8am-4pm (4pm-5pm for ASA) associations and elective courses. Western options Ministry of Education accredited? Yes. Scholarships offered? Yes Lunch fee: Contact Admissions team for Curriculum description: National Curriculum, Extra help offered? Yes detailed information. PYP, MYP Total area (in sqm): 25,000 Boarding Program: Yes Age range: 5-15 School facilities: Campus design integrates Nurse/doctor available? Yes Grades offered: K-9 the Chinese quadrangle and European Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes courtyard, with natural materials, open space, Local Chinese students accepted? Yes and is built in compliance with international Average class size: 20-24 environmental protection standards. The Average teacher/student ratio: 1:7 buildings all have a central air conditioning EnlightenSchool Tuition fees (2019-2020 Academic Year): and filtration system with 24 hours quality (Under Construction) RMB 218,000 to RMB 238,000 per academic monitoring. Teaching space is tailored to www. year for different year groups. Contact the meet the needs of national and international enlightenschool.cn Admissions team for detailed information. curriculum requirements; maker space (Under Construction) Primary teaching language: English and supports the practical exploration of physics Chinese and chemistry, STEAM, AI, robotics and other No. 300, Shunbai Road, Maquanying, Other languages taught as electives: fields; art space meets the requirement of Chaoyang District Based on personalized needs music, painting, dance, drama, calligraphy and 北京市朝阳区马泉营 After-school activities: Swimming, golf, other creative forms; public space is designed 顺白路300号 equestrian, winter sports, climbing, baseball, with consideration of the needs for sports, wushu, host, broadcast, model airplane, F1 reading, rest and display functions. Each area 6431 9970 / 6431 6935 racing championship, robot, programming, is unique, open and contemporary, providing [email protected] LEGO, STEAM, biological planting, dance, students with a safe, healthy learning and

beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 59 PROFILES UP TO HIGH SCHOOL

Central Conservatory Preparatory School 中央音乐学院鼎石实验学校

entral Conservatory Preparatory School (CCPS) was established in 2012 and is located in the center of Beijing. CCPS has committed itself to cultivate students to become young artists with a solid musical background, excellent artistic quality, Chinese cultural background, an international mindset, and language skills. C CCPS has set up a preparatory course program and a four-year high school program. There are five music majors including instrumental, vocal, musicals, composition, and conducting. It provides students with systematic music courses and academic courses that incorporate the syllabus requirements of both China and the United States. For the music program, it includes professional major courses and public courses in different directions. Academic courses include Chinese, English, mathematics, science, humanities, and social sciences. CCPS has attracted a group of professional teachers with multicultural backgrounds at home and abroad. CCPS works closely with many foreign institutions of higher education. CCPS is designated as the China test center of Manhattan School of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, Temple University, La Sierra University, Bard College, and Maryland Lyric Opera. From the beginning, the students will be one-on-one customized development plan by the College Consulting Department, which aims to help them successfully apply to their ideal university in the future. The graduates of the CCPS are enrolled at Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Berklee College of Music, Los Angeles College of Music, Temple University, California College of the Arts, and other world-class music colleges and comprehensive universities.

Founding date: 2012 Primary teaching language(s): Chinese multimedia studios with iMac equipment, a School type: Day and boarding school with and English small concert hall that can hold hundreds of an international curriculum Other elective language(s): No people, and casual restaurants for students in School hours: 8am-5pm After-school activities: International the school. The design style of school buildings Ministry of Education accredited? Yes exchange activities, music master classes, breaks the restriction of the existing regular Curriculum description: Music courses and music salons, and music experts’ classes. design so as to encourage students to stay academic courses Series of concerts held by students, such as committed to exploration and practice in the Age range: above 14 concerts at the end of the month, personal way to realize their artistic value. Grades offered: High school preparatory concerts, concerts at the end of the semester, Lunch: Chinese and Western course, Grade 9-12 graduation concerts, and New Year concerts. Boarding program? Yes Number of students: 40 The Theater Festival of CCPS and the English Nurse/doctor available? Yes Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Speech Competition are the essential parts Local Chinese students accepted? Yes of academic activities. The public service zhongyindingshi Nationality of students: Chinese activities such as “Wings of Music” and www.ccom-prep.org Class size (average): 10 “Social Service” provide social opportunities Teacher-student ratio: 1:1 (music class), for students. No.19, Nanheyan 1:5 (other classes) Scholarships offered? No. Avenue, Dongcheng Tuition and other fees: Extra help offered? Yes. ESL, TOEFL, SAT District 北京市东城区南 Tuition: RMB 240,000 per year for vocal and Total area (in sqm): 5,000 河沿大街19号 percussion, RMB 220,000 per year for other majors Facilities: Several standard practice rooms, 400 058 1587 Application fee: RMB 2,000 multi-functional halls, reading rooms and

60 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 UP TO HIGH SCHOOL PROFILES Daystar Academy 启明星双语学校

ounded in 2002, Daystar Academy is a dual-curriculum, K-12 bilingual immersion school. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Daystar is authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Daystar has a long Ftradition of developing strong character with their students being deeply immersed in both Chinese and Western cultures. Founding date: 2002 (Beigao Campus), Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Total area (in sqm): 40,000 (Beigao 2017(Sanlitun Campus) Nationality of students: 20 nationalities Campus), 4,050 (Sanlitun Campus) School type: Bilingual Class size (average): 20-22 (Early Learning Facilities: Beigao Campus: Over 40,000sqm School hours: 8.10am-3.40pm Center), 20-22 (elementary), 18-22 (middle energy efficient modern campus, indoor gym, Ministry of Education accredited? Yes school), 18-22 (high school) full size sports field, dance studio, music Curriculum description: Our Early Teacher-student ratio: 1:6 (Early Learning studio, library, science lab, art studio, design Learning Center students are in half-day Center), 1:6 (Elementary), 1:5 (Middle lab, tennis court, basketball court, and state- English Montessori and half-day Chinese School), 1:4 (High School) of-the-art air filtration. Montessori classes, and are also offered Tuition and other fees (2020-2021 Sanlitun Campus: Indoor gym, outdoor sports library, performing arts and physical education. academic year): field, outdoor play equipment, performing Daystar’s elementary students engage in an • Application: RMB 2,000 (non-refundable) arts studio, art studio, library, multi-functional inquiry-based approach, exploring the US • Early Learning Center: RMB 190,000 room, and state-of-the-art air filtration. Common Core standards for English and the • Elementary: RMB 210,000 Lunch fee: RMB 43 per day (optional) Chinese National Curriculum (CNC) for Chinese • Secondary: RMB 220,000 Boarding program? No language arts and math. The Beigao campus Others: Nurse/doctor available? Yes is also an accredited IB PYP school. Secondary • Uniform: RMB 1,200-1,500 School students explore the majority of IB MYP • School bus: RMB 12,000-19,500 per year content – including Mathematics, Science, (optional) Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, and Primary teaching language(s): English DaystarAcademy Design Technology – through English. Chinese and Chinese www.daystarchina.cn Language and Literature, Chinese Individuals Other elective language(s): N/A and Societies, and Character Education Scholarships offered? Yes. Contact Beigao Campus: are taught in Chinese and follow the CNC admissions for details. 2 Shunbai Road, standards. Extra help offered? Student Learning Chaoyang District 北京 Age range: 3-16 (eventually to 18 years old Support, full-time Student Counselor, LEAP 市顺白路2号 for Beigao Campus), 6-10 (Sanlitun Campus) Program (Learning English for Academic Sanlitun Campus: 13 Sanlitun East Grades offered: Beigao Campus: Proficiency), and the Yu Yue Program for Fourth Street, Chaoyang District 北京市 Kindergarten to secondary school (Grade international students who need Chinese 朝阳区三里屯东四街13号 9 currently, adding a grade every year to language learning support. Beigao Campus: 6433 7366, Grade 12). Sanlitun Campus: Grades 1 - 5 After-school activities: Extensive variety of [email protected] Number of students: Close to 700 (Beigao classes offered under the DRAGON program Sanlitun Campus: 8532 2500, Campus), 220 (Sanlitun Campus) ranging from STEM, to baseball, to Model UN, [email protected] Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes to ukele.

beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 61 PROFILES UP TO HIGH SCHOOL

Ganeinu International School and Menorah Academy of the Capital Middle School

aneinu International School and MAC are nurturing places for children to discover their unique personalities and abilities. The school is dedicated to providing the best possible secular education as well as an introduction to the traditions of Judaism. The primary focus is on the needs of the individual child and how they can best reach their potential. The school believes that by providing small, Gfamily-like classes, both the children and their parents can be cared for and have their needs met. Ganeinu strives to instill honesty, kindness, global citizenship, and life-long learning as well as pride for their heritage and Israel.

Founding date: August 2003 • Application fee (new students only): (IEP). ESL, HSL, and CSL, as well as extra School type: Jewish Day School RMB 3,000 tutoring, are available School hours: 8.30am-3.30pm (Mon-Thu), • Tiny Tots and Nursery (ages 1-3): Total area (in sqm): 2,200 8.30am-2.30pm (Fri) RMB 66,000 (half day), RMB 80,000 (full day) Facilities: Grassy area and outdoor Ministry of Education accredited? No • Kindergarten (ages 3-5): RMB 120,000 playground, art room, music room, Curriculum description: Montessori and an • Pre-Alef (ages 5-6): RMB 150,000 children’s kitchen for cooking and baking integrated international curriculum for Israel • Elementary Grades 1-2: RMB 160,000 classes, IT room, and library and the US • Elementary Grades 3-8 and MAC: Lunch: Daily hot lunch Age range: 18 months-13 years RMB 200,000 Lunch fee: Included in tuition fee Grades offered: Nursery, Kindergarten, • Bus fee: RMB 10,000 Boarding program? No Grades 1-8 • Swimming fee: RMB 6,000 Nurse/doctor available? No Number of students: 40-60 Primary teaching language(s): English, Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Hebrew, Chinese Local Chinese students accepted? No Other elective language(s): English, Nationality of students: Israel, US, UK, Hebrew, Chinese 262 Grand Hills, South Africa, Brazil After-school activities: PE, swimming, art, Jingshun Lu, Chaoyang Class size (average): 12 (nursery and technology workshops, cooking, yoga District. 朝阳区京顺路香 kindergarten), 4-6 (elementary) 2-4 (MAC) Scholarships offered? Scholarships and 红路口大湖山庄262 Teacher-student ratio: 1:4 (nursery and embassy discounts are available. Sibling 8470 8238, kindergarten), 1:4 to 1:6 (elementary), 1:2 discounts available. [email protected] to 1:4 (MAC) Extra help offered? Special needs students [email protected] Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 are integrated into the regular classroom academic year): according to an Individual Education Plan

62 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 UP TO HIGH SCHOOL PROFILES Saint Paul American School 北京圣保罗美国学校

aint Paul American School is an American boarding school in Beijing, with a standard American middle school and high school curriculum. Founded in 2007 by Nacel International System and the Second High School attached to Beijing Normal University, it enrolls students from all over the world, currently 50 percent of whom are international students from over 20 countries and regions. Accredited by Sthe NCA (North Central Association), SPAS adopts American school administration and grading systems, uses American textbooks and employs American experienced teachers who conduct classes only in English. For Chinese students attending the school, they have to study in Beijing for a certain time and then transfer to one of our partner schools in the US for the remainder of the high school years. SPAS provides the support and services during the processes of the school application for successful transfer. The school is close to Olympic Forest Park, with a beautiful school campus, fresh air, and transport facilities.

Founding date: 2007 • Application fee: USD 150 purpose courts, and soccer field School type: American international school • Uniform fee: USD 385 Lunch: A wide variety of Chinese, Korean, and School hours: 8am-5.25pm, Primary teaching language(s): English Western cuisine as well as other international 7pm-9.30pm (study hall) Other elective language(s): Chinese dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Ministry of Education accredited? Yes After-school activities: Art club, basketball, Lunch fee: Included in tuition Curriculum description: US AP curriculum Book Club, ping pong, soccer, jazz band, Boarding program? Yes Age range: 12-19 student council, volleyball, yearbook, debate, Nurse/doctor available? Yes Grades offered: Grades 7-12 robotics, drama, newsletter, Jazz Dance Club, Number of students: 288 Chess Club, STEM Club. Following the regular Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes school day, each student participates in a club www.stpaulamerican.org Local Chinese students accepted? Yes or activity of their choosing from 12.35pm- Nationality of students: China, South 1.20pm 18 Guan’ao Yuan, Longgang Rd, Korea, US, Russia, Ukraine, Italy, Slovakia, Scholarships offered? Yes Qinghe, Haidian District. 海淀区清河宝盛 Thailand, and 20 other countries Extra help offered? Help center: 2.30pm- 里龙岗路观澳园18号院 Class size: 25 (maximum), 5 (minimum), 3.30pm Teacher office hours: 3.30pm-4.15pm; 15 (average) Study Hall: 7.30pm-9.30pm 8070 3429, 8070 Teacher-student ratio: 1:8 Total area (in sqm): 33,000 3422, 400 850 5876, Tuition and other fees: Facilities: One main teaching building, two spas.admission@gmail. One academic year dormitory buildings, a newly-renovated library, com • Middle school: USD 16,500 laboratory, computer and technology center, • High school: USD 17,500 full sized gymnasium, cafeteria, outdoor multi-

beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 63 PROFILES UP TO HIGH SCHOOL

Yew Wah International Education School 耀华国际教育学校

ew Wah International Education School (YWIES) has pioneered a new paradigm in international education. They define an international education as a process of internal transformation which occurs within the child. Committed to educating the whole person from infancy through secondary education, YWIES strives to unite the best elements of classical and contemporary traditions and practices, the growth Yof the individual, and the inquiring mind as well as develop a sense of personal responsibility and social welfare for all. The international curriculum is designed to be developmentally appropriate for each age level, rooted in bilingual education in multicultural environments utilizing instructional and information technology, fusing both Western and Chinese philosophies for character formation. YWIES’s holistic approach to education involves co-operation with parents, family, community, and the world.

Founding date: 2016 Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 auditorium, sports center, track field, School type: International education academic year): outdoor playground, swimming pool school • Grades 1-3: RMB 247,000 Lunch: Chinese, Western, vegetarian School hours: 8am-3.30pm, • Grades 4-6: RMB 248,000 Lunch fee: RMB 35 per day (Primary and ASA: 3.30pm-4.30pm • Grades 7-9: RMB 272,000 Secondary: lunch only), RMB 55 per day Ministry of Education accredited? Yes Primary teaching language(s): English (Kindergarten: breakfast, lunch, 2 breaks) Curriculum description: Emergent and Chinese Boarding program? No Curriculum (kindergarten), Chinese National Other elective language(s): No Nurse/doctor available? Yes Curriculum + International Curriculum After-school activities: Playing Musical (primary to lower secondary) Instrument, Basketball, Football, Outing etc. ywies-bj Age range: 2-15 Scholarships offered? No www.ywies-bj.com Grades offered: Kindergarten (K2)-Grade 9 Extra help offered? No Number of students: 350 Total area (in sqm): 100,000 B&P IEP, Liangshuihe Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Facilities: The campus design supports Erjie, BDA, Daxing Local Chinese students accepted? Yes 21st-century learning. It emphasizes the District 北京市大兴区亦 Nationality of students: Mainly Chinese importance of learning community, which is 庄凉水河二街保华国际教育园 Class size (average): 15-22 comprised of a variety of learning spaces. 8783 6006 / 8783 6000, Teacher-student ratio: 1:6 The campus has facilities including a library, [email protected]

64 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES K-12 Asia-Pacific Experimental School of Beijing Normal University 北京师范大学亚太实验学校

sia-Pacific Experimental School of Beijing Normal University, hosted by Beijing Normal University and directed by the Education Commission of Xicheng District, is an experimental and innovative voluntary school from preschool to high school and accommodates resident and non-resident students. By September 2018, the school has 76 classes and over 300 faculty members. For 26 years, Asia- APacific Experimental School of Beijing Normal University has established its philosophy as follows: education leads to a better life and lays a solid foundation for a happy and decent life. It has set its goal to cultivate students as wise, sensible, and independent teenagers who are both physically and mentally healthy, and who can also show appreciation for arts and care about life. When constructing its curriculum, the school has put great emphasis on the formation and development of the core abilities of students in different school subjects, their critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, and self-management.

Founding date: 1992 • Grade 1-6: RMB 150,000 per year; Grade and health club, two outdoor playgrounds, School type: Voluntary school 7-12: RMB 120,000 per year four students’ dormitories, and dedicated School hours: 8am-4pm • No application fee art rooms. Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • Other fees: School uniforms, meal fee, Lunch: Traditional Chinese food Curriculum description: Mainly focus on shuttle fee, room and board fee are charged Boarding program? Yes national curriculum separately. Nurse/doctor available? Yes Age range: 3-18 Primary teaching language(s): Chinese Grades offered: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Other elective language(s): English bnuaps Number of students: Nearly 2,700 After-school activities: Golden sail www.yataischool.net Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes chorus, wind band, dancing club, drawing Local Chinese students accepted? Yes club, robot club, food club, handcrafts club, Northwest of Caonian Nationality of students: China, US, chess club, sports club Village, Beqijia Town, Australia, Canada, Korea, Singapore, etc. Scholarships offered? Yes Changping District, Average class size: around 30 Extra help offered? No Beijing. 北京市昌平区北七家镇曹碾村西 Teacher-student ratio: 1:8 Total area (in sqm): 80,000 北 Tuition and other fees (2020-2021 Facilities: International standard track- academic year): and-field, four teaching buildings, four 6975 9602, 6975 9603, • Preschool (meals included): RMB 9,000 science labs, several libraries, gym with [email protected] per month indoor basketball court, table tennis center

beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 65 PROFILES K-12 Beijing City International School 北京乐成国际学校

eijing City International School (BCIS) is a non-profit private school located in the center of Beijing, offering programs from preschool to Grade 12. Approved by the Education Committee of Chaoyang District, Beijing, BCIS is a fully authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). B BCIS is a future-focused school, employing innovative educational practices and comprehensive learning strategies, guiding and supporting students to make informed choices and create unique life stories. BCIS’s rigorous programs creatively and authentically implement the Chinese national curriculum. Through personal learning experiences, BCIS students are challenged to be proactive thinkers and purposeful doers. Expert academic staff empower students by supporting and equipping them with the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in an uncertain future. Programs are implemented by an experienced and diverse faculty consisting of teachers from 20 different countries. BCIS is the center of a compassionate community that provides a home in the hustle and bustle of China’s capital city and is a hub of activity and care. To date, BCIS alumni have been accepted into more than 297 universities around the world.

Founding date: 2005 • Nursery: RMB 225,600 merit scholarships. All students from Grades School type: Non-profit private school • Pre-kindergarten: RMB 240,000 9-12 are eligible for the scholarship program School hours: Toddler to Grade 5: 8.30am- • Kindergarten-Grade 5: RMB 240,000 that can either be a partial tuition scholarship 3.30pm; Grade 6 -12: 8.15am-3.30pm • Grades 6-8: RMB 260,000 or a full-tuition scholarship. Ministry of Education accredited? Registered • Grades 9-12: RMB 280,000 Extra help offered? Dedicated EAL Team, with Education Committee of Chaoyang District • Application fee: RMB 3,000 Learning Support Team, and Counselling Team Curriculum description: IB Program • New student fee: RMB 15,000 (all-inclusive in tuition fees) Age range: 2-18 • Transportation: RMB 13,650-19,950 per year Total area (in sqm): More than 60,000 Grades offered: Toddler to Grade 12 Primary teaching language: English Facilities: The BCIS Main Campus has over Number of students: 1,220 Other elective language(s): Chinese, Korean, 50 classrooms, sports complex (swimming Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes and Spanish, as well as school-supported pool, football fields, gymnasium, fitness room), Local Chinese students accepted? Yes self-taught language programs that meet the theater, design and technology lab, MakerSpace Nationality of students: 30 countries requirements of the International Baccalaureate workshop, art rooms, individual art studios including China, US, Canada, UK, Australia, and (IB) Program (specifically for G11 and G12 IB DP Art students), South Korea After-school activities: BCIS offers enrichment science labs, two libraries, two cafeterias, and Class size (average): 15 (Toddler), 16 (Nursery), activities both during lunch break and after- more. The BCIS ECC Campus is an eco-friendly 19 (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten), 23 school; dance, chess, calligraphy, swimming, facility with 20 spacious classrooms, dining (Grades 1-7), 23 (Grades 8-12) basketball, volleyball, football, cooking, choir, areas, indoor and outdoor play areas, learning Teacher-student ratio: 1:7 taekwondo, kung fu, Chinese drumming, fashion kitchens, gymnasium, library, art room, rooftop Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 design, robotics, coding, filmmaking, and more. gardens, and more. Both campuses also contain academic year): Scholarships offered? Yes. BCIS awards two air-filtering equipment. • Toddler: RMB 210,000 kinds of scholarships: academic scholarships and Lunch fee: BCIS ECC Campus: snack and lunch are included in the annual tuition fee. BCIS Main Campus: Grade 1 to Grade 12 students are able to purchase their own lunches with their prepaid student pass. Boarding Program: No Nurse or doctor available? Yes

北京乐成国际学校 BCIS www.bcis.cn

Main Campus: 77 Baiziwan Nan Er Lu, Chaoyang District 北京市朝阳区百子湾南二路77 ECC Campus: 11 Dongbai Jie, Chaoyang District 北京市朝阳区东柏街11号. 8771 7171 (Main Campus), 6770 0766 (ECC Campus) [email protected]

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beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 67广告 PROFILES K-12 Beanstalk International Bilingual School 北京青苗国际双语学校

ounded in 1998 by Ms. Kathy Shi, Beanstalk Education Group (BEG) is regarded as one of the leading international bilingual education pioneers in China. Beanstalk is committed to provide young learners well-rounded international education that integrates Chinese and Western educational philosophies, cultural elements and best practices. With accreditation by internationally acknowledged authorities Fincluding the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Beanstalk is now helping tens of thousands of Chinese and international students to reach for their dreams with its 20 campuses across China. Beanstalk recognizes the uniqueness of each child and respects their individual needs through fostering a loving, caring, and supportive learning environment.

Founding date: 1998 (Beanstalk International • BIK Joy Park Campus: RMB 100,000 (full-day Kindergarten), 2002 (BIBS Elementary School), for international classes); RMB 30,000 (full day and 2009 (BIBS Middle and High School) for regular classes) School type: K-12, International Bilingual School • BK Changqingteng Campus: RMB 750 per month Ministry of Education accredited? Yes (full-day for regular classes) BIBSChina Curriculum description: BIBS Upper East • BIK Kunming Chenggong Campus: RMB 60,000 www.bibs.com.cn Campus (K-5) offers certified IB PYP and WASC (full-day) programs; BIBS Shunyi Campus (K-12) holds • BIK Kunming Economic Development Zone • BIBS Upper East Side 阳光上东校 WASC certification and it offers certified IB PYP, Campus: RMB 60,000 (full-day) 区 (K-5): No. 6 North East 4th Ring Rd, MYP and DP programs; BIBS Changying Campus • BIK Chengmai Campus: RMB 72,000 – RMB Chaoyang District, Beijing (5130 7951, (K-6) provides customized education based on the 120,000 [email protected]) • BIBS Shunyi International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the • BIK Nanjing Campus: RMB 50,000 (full-day for Campus 顺义校区(K-12): No. 15 Liyuan Chinese National Curriculum, both delivered with bilingual classes) Street, Tianzhu County, Shunyi District, inquiry-based teaching methodologies. Others: Beijing (6456 0618, bibsadmissions-sy@ Age range: 2-18 • BIBS School Bus (optional): RMB 14,000- bibs.com.cn) Grades offered: K-12 RMB 26,000 per year • BIBS Changying Campus 常营校区 (K- Number of students: Over 3,000 • BIK School Bus (optional): RMB 10,000 per year 12): No.1 Yaojia Street, Chaoyang District, Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes (Available in Solana, Yangshan, Shunyi, Wanghu, Beijing (8456-2808) [email protected]. Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Wanda CBD and Changying campuses) cn) • BIK Solana Campus 青苗国际幼 Class size (maximum): up to 22 • BIBS Registration Fee: RMB 2,200 儿园蓝港园: Bldg. 16, No.6 Chaoyang Park Teacher-student ratio: 1:5 • BIK Registration Fee: RMB 1,200 Road, Chaoyang. 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号院 Chinese/International Teacher Ratio: 2:1 • Uniform: RMB 2,500 per set 16号楼. (5905 6700, [email protected]) Tuition and other fees: Primary teaching language(s): English • BIK Shunyi Campus 青苗国际幼儿园顺 BIBS: Other elective language(s): Chinese and 义园: 101, No. 21, Liyuan Street, Chaoyang. • Shunyi Campus: Pre-K: RMB 209,750; Spanish 北京市顺义区天竺丽苑街21-101号. (6456 ES School: RMB 238,000; MSHS: RMB 258,000 After-school activities: Activities vary 5931, [email protected]) • BIK Wanda • UES Campus: Pre-K: RMB 209,750; ES School: depending on campus and grade level, usually Campus 青苗国际幼儿园万达园: Bldg. 7, RMB 238,000 includes ballet, gymnastics, tennis, basketball, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang. • Changying Campus: Pre-K: RMB 158,000; Grade soccer, dancing, drama, music, Model UN etc. 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场7号楼. (5960 1-5: RMB 186,000 Facilities: Spacious and modern classrooms, 3887, 5960 3997, [email protected]) • • Kunming Campus: ES School: RMB 100,000; science labs, art studios, libraries, computer BIK Wanghu Campus 青苗国际幼儿园望 MSHS: RMB 135,000 labs, dancing rooms, multi-functional audio- 湖园: 51 North Wangjing Road (next to Park • Chengdu Campus: Pre-K: RMB 100,000; visual classrooms, running tracks, football fields, Service), Chaoyang. 朝阳区望京北路51号 ( ES School: RMB 120,000 volleyball and basketball courts, swimming pools, 望湖公园管理处旁). (6478 4166, wanghu@ BIK: tennis courts and indoor basketball courts etc. bibs.com.cn) • BIK Yangshan Campus 青 • BIK Solana Campus: RMB 180,000 (full-day) Lunch: Vegetarian, Chinese, and Western 苗国际幼儿园仰山园: Bldg. 7, East Gate A, • BIK Shunyi Campus: RMB 180,000 (full-day) options Yangshan Park, 30 Anli Road, Chaoyang. 朝 • BIK Wanghu Campus: RMB 100,000 (full-day) Boarding program? Available at BIBS Shunyi 阳区安立路30号仰山公园东1门7号楼. (6430 • BIK Yangshan Campus: RMB 100,000 (full-day) Campus for Grade 6-12 students on a need basis. 4594, 6430 4493, [email protected]. • BIK Wanda CBD Campus: RMB 100,000 (full-day Shunyi campus offers accommodation for G6-12 cn) • BIK Joy Park Campus 青苗国际幼 for international classes) RMB 60,000 (full day for students 儿园昌平园: 16 Shuiku Road, Beijing Joy bilingual classes) Nurse/doctor available? Yes Park,Changping. 昌平区水库路16号院北京怡园. (8973 9200, [email protected]) • BK Changqingteng Campus 青苗幼儿园常青藤园: 4 Nanyijie, Dongba, Chaoyang. 北京市朝阳区东坝南一街4号. (8537 9659, [email protected])

68 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES K-12 Beijing Huijia Private School 北京市私立汇佳学校

ounded in 1993, Beijing Huijia Private (IB) School is a K-12 day-and-boarding school with three authorized IB programs (PYP, MYP, and DP), providing an innovative, internationally focused education while maintaining Chinese characteristics. In the past 27 years, Huijia has adhered to the educational philosophy of Pioneering Innovation, Exceptional Quality, and an FInternational Mindset aligned with The IB Mission Statement. Huijia is also committed to a bilingual and bicultural approach to education and promotes the academic, artistic, and physical development of all students.

Founding date: 1993 and English (DP is English only) system (ice hockey, basketball, swimming, School type: Private Other elective language(s): No integrated sports, fitness), equestrian, outdoor School hours: PYP: 8.30am-4pm, After-school activities: Huijia offers a wide soccer field, three libraries, two theaters, a MYP and DP: 8am-5.10pm variety of elite competitive sports, recreational black box, piano practice rooms, labs and Ministry of Education accredited? Yes pursuits, traditional Chinese activities as well studios, two electric piano rooms, two band Curriculum description: PYP, MYP, DP opportunities to participate in the performing rooms, pottery room, VR room Age range: 5-18 arts, creative composition, and life skills. Lunch: Organic products from Huijia Farm, Grades offered: Pre-K, Grades 1 to 12 Teacher-organized clubs, teams, and groups: buffet Number of students: 2,000+ Equestrian, ice hockey, golf, taekwondo, Boarding program? Yes Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes fencing, robotics, jewelry design, Model UN, Nurses/doctor available? Yes Local Chinese students accepted? Yes cooking and baking, drama, 3D printing, Nationality of students: China, US, pottery, magic, traditional music, music band, Australia, Canada, UK, Japan, Philippines, drawing, cartoon. New Zealand, South Korea, Mongolia, Student-organized clubs: IB TV Station, IB huijia_1993 Netherlands, Kazakhstan gravity, IB charity, PED, Hi-tech, drama, dance. www.huijia.edu.cn Class size (average): 20-25 Scholarships offered? Academic Scholarship Teacher-student ratio: 1:5 and Special Talented Scholarships are available 157 Changhuai Road, Tuition and other fees (2019-2020): to eligible candidates. Changping District. 北京 RMB 20,000 (PYP), RMB 23,000 (MYP), Extra help offered? No 市昌平区昌怀路157号 RMB 25,000 (DP) Total area (in sqm): 230,000 400 889 1993 Primary teaching language(s): Chinese Facilities: Four bubble gyms with air purification [email protected]

beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 69 PROFILES K-12

Beijing International Bilingual Academy 北京海嘉国际双语学校

ounded in 2006, the Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA) offers international bilingual education for children from Early Childhood up to Grade Twelve. Since its establishment, BIBA has been growing steadily, currently reaching a student population of over 1,600 students from more than 25 different countries and regions. BIBA is an IBO World School and F also accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges). In addition, BIBA is an active member of ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools) and ISAC (International Schools Athletic Conference). Furthermore, BIBA offers The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award program. It is BIBA’s philosophy and practice that all educational resources must serve the purpose of student-centered development. Let children be fulfilled with happiness because of their devotion, and let education be great because of their work with consciousness.

Founding date: 2006 MSHS) Extra help offered? Including ELA, CSL School type: International bilingual boarding Teacher-student ratio: 1:5 Total area (in sqm): 45,800 and day school Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 Facilities: Gymnasium with 3 full courts, School hours: 8am-3.40pm (4.50pm for ECA academic year): 3 soccer pitches, 5 playgrounds, 5 libraries, and Sports) • ECC (2-4 years old): RMB 160,000 5 science labs, ICT lab, student garden, Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • Kindergarten: RMB 198,000 auditorium, dance studios, art and calligraphy, Curriculum description: Balanced dual • Grade 1-5: RMB 220,000 drama, film and music rooms equipped with curriculum meeting the China National • Grade 6-8: RMB 231,000 Smartboards throughout campus Compulsory Educational Standard and • Grades 9-10 RMB 242,000 Lunch: Catered onsite: Sodexo and Compass, International education standards. • Grade 11-12: RMB 264,000 Chinese and Western choices with Vegetarian ECC – Playful Inquiry Based Curriculum; • Application fee: RMB 2,000 options. Elementary –Guided by the Chinese National • 20 percent sibling discount for additional Lunch fee: Cost varies by age. Curriculum and combined with the American children Boarding program? Yes, Grade 6–12 Common Core Curriculum; Primary teaching language(s): English Nurse/doctor available? Yes Middle and High School – MYP (Candidate and Chinese school), IGCSE, IB DP, Chinese National Other elective language(s): French and Curriculum Korean (IB option) Age range: 2-18 After-school activities: ECA (Extra Curricular Grades offered: ECC 2-Grade 12 Activities) and Core Sports Programs: Over BIBA_CHINA Number of students: 1,600 150 ECA and sports programs each season www.bibachina.org Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes to choose from: including tennis, football, Local Chinese students accepted? Yes basketball, choirs, bands, karate, drama, No 1. Yumin Road Nationality of students: Over 25 cheerleading, arts, dance, pottery, kung fu, Houshayu, Shunyi nationalities including China, US, Korea, and math games District. 北京市顺义区后沙峪裕民大街1号 Australia, and UK Scholarships offered? Yes, available for 8041 0390, [email protected] Class size (maximum): 18 (ECC), 22 (ES- middle and high school

70 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES K-12 Beijing New Talent Academy 北京市新英才学校

ith Love and Creativity as its philosophy, Beijing New Talent Academy has established a holistic curriculum system dedicated to provide excellent education to students. Our mission is to equip our students with the ability of love and creation, cultural confidence, global perspectives and the courage of taking social responsibilities through multicultural courses and project-based Wlearning courses. Founding date: May 2008 • Primary School: After-school activities: More than 130 School type: Boarding school Grade1-Grade 3 RMB 135,000 activities and courses, including dancing, School hours: 8am-noon, 2.30-5pm Grade4-Grade 6 RMB 143,000 soccer, calligraphy, golf, ceramics, and more Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • Love and Creation Transition Program RMB Scholarships offered? Not available Curriculum description: 143,000 Extra help offered? Not available • Kindergarten: kindergarten-based Junior High School Total area (in sqm): 117,000 curriculum • Cambridge Scheme RMB 152,000 Facilities: Outdoor playground, two indoor • Grades 1 - 6: National curriculum, Love • Love and Creation Scheme RMB 182,000 basketball courts, swimming pool, library, and Creation curriculum, Love and Creation • Arts Scheme RMB 182,000 70 piano rooms, lecture theater and hall, Transition curriculum Senior High School calligraphy classroom, pottery studio, • Grades 7 - 12: National curriculum, Love • IGSE, A-Level RMB 172,000 specialized English classroom and Creation curriculum, IGCSE, A-level, • AP Program RMB 172,000 Lunch: Chinese and western meals Arts curriculum, AP curriculum • Arts Program RMB 172,000 + RMB 50,000 Lunch fee: Included in meal fee Age range: 2-18 (Training Fees) Boarding program? Yes Grades offered: Kindergarten-Grade 12 Other Charges (Grade 1, Grade 4 – 12) Number of students: 2,500 • Uniform fee: RMB 880 – RMB 2,500 Nurse/doctor available? Yes Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes • Meal fee: RMB 12,000 – RMB 14,000 Local Chinese students accepted? Yes • Boarding fee: RMB 10,000 – RMB 12,000 bjsxyc Nationality of students: China, US, South • Others: RMB 10,000 www.bjnewtalent.com Korea, Canada, Russia, Australia • Transportation fee (optional): RMB 2,100 – Class size (average): 25 RMB 9,500 (weekly bus), RMB 9,500 (daily 9 Anhua Jie (west of Teacher-student ratio: 1:4 bus) Beijing Capital Airport), Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 The night course fee for boarding class of Tianzhu Development academic year): Grade 1 (optional): RMB 20,000 Zone, Shunyi District. 北京市顺义区天竺 Application fee required for new students: Foreign students need to pay an extra 开发区安华街9号（首都国际机场西侧） RMB 1,800 RMB 10,000 per year 8046 7116, 8046 7117, 8041 3001, • Kindergarten: RMB 126,000 Primary teaching language(s): Chinese [email protected] • Dragon Bay Kindergarten: RMB 136,000 Other elective language(s): English

beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 71 PROFILES K-12

Beijing Royal School 北京王府学校

eijing Royal School (BRS) was the first joint venture school in Beijing and offers both AP and A-level classes. Eastern and western pedagogical techniques and resources are integrated to create a truly international educational environment. Mobile and distance learning systems are used to get the best teaching resources from abroad, but each student’s education is tailored to their aptitudes Band abilities as is traditional in China. Teachers with diverse backgrounds bring skills from all over the world. All of these things help to ensure students are prepared to study at elite universities all over the world.

Founding date: 2003 • Grades 6-9: RMB 191,000 per year soccer field, tennis courts, multi-functional School type: Other, joint venture • Grades 10-12: RMB 60,000 - RMB 240,000 auditorium, taekwondo studio, piano School hours: 8am-noon, 1.30pm-5.10pm per year practice rooms, indoor swimming pool, (Mon-Thu); 8am-noon, 12.40-3.20pm (Fri) Primary teaching language(s): English A Level standard dining halls, student Ministry of Education accredited? Yes and Chinese dormitories, campus video monitoring Curriculum description: AP, A-LEVEL, Other elective language(s): Spanish, system IGCSE French, German Lunch: Organic Chinese, Western, vegetarian Age range: 2-18 After-school activities: Golf, baseball, meals Grades offered: Kindergarten to Grade 12 badminton, roller-skating, basketball, Boarding program? Yes, Grades 1-12 Number of students: Around 3,000 swimming, chorus, dance, cello, violin, Nurse/doctor available? Yes Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes robotics, Model Airplane Club Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Scholarships offered? Academic scholarships Nationality of students: China, US, Canada, available for freshmen and outstanding students South Korea, Japan Extra help offered? No BRS2003 Class size (average): 20 Total area (in sqm): 120,000 www.bjroyalschool. Teacher-student ratio: 1:4 Facilities: Modern Teaching Building, com Tuition fee: Long-distance Video Teaching Classroom, • Kindergarten: RMB 6,800 - RMB 13,000 satellite classrooms, Cambridge A-LEVEL No. 11 Wangfu Street, per month Standard Digital Laboratory, Digital Board, Changping District 昌平区北七家镇王府街 • Pre-K: RMB 94,000 - RMB 109,800 per Library with 300,000 books, 1,080-seat 11号 year International Conference Hall, 400-seat 8178 5511, 8178 3785, • Grades 1-5: RMB 119,000 - RMB 155,000 Simultaneous Interpretation Auditorium [email protected] per year with 6 languages available, running track,

72 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES K-12 Beijing World Youth Academy 北京世青国际学校

eijing World Youth Academy (BWYA) is an international school for students of all nationalities aged 5 to 18, offering programmes taught in English and Chinese with extensive language support where required. BWYA is authorized by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission to enroll both local and foreign students. In addition to the Chinese National Curriculum, they are fully authorized to Boffer both the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), along with the Cambridge IGCSE programme. The younger learners follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Furthermore, BWYA has also received full WASC accreditation, effective until 2025. The school motto is locally grounded, globally aware, and BWYA is committed to raising knowledgeable lifelong learners, who love their local culture, as well as being global citizens.

Founding date: 2001 Primary teaching language(s): English, libraries, full science labs, art rooms, design School type: International Day School Chinese and technology workspaces equipped with 3D School hours: 8.20am-3.50pm Other elective language(s): Spanish, printers, laser cutters and vacuum forming Ministry of Education accredited? Yes Korean, German machines, music studios, auditorium, athletic Curriculum description: Chinese National After-school activities: Nearly 100 extra- facilities as well as a dedicated Performing Curriculum, IB (MYP, DP), IGCSE, IPC curricular clubs and activities, including Model Arts and Athletics Centre. BWYA students Age range: 5-18 UN, LEGO robotics, Forensics, BWYAtv, 3D also benefit from full-time specialist school Grades offered: K-Class (age 5) – Grade 12 Printing, STEM club and Wolves Athletics counselors and university counselors. Number of students: 1,080 sports teams participating in interscholastic Boarding program? No Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes competitions in Beijing, Tianjin, and beyond. Nurse/doctor available? Yes Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Scholarships offered? Multiple scholarship Nationality of students: Over 20 programmes, financial aid for qualified nationalities represented in total. enrolled students. Class size (maximum): 25 Extra help offered? Drop-in study clubs BWYA2001 Teacher-student ratio: 1:7 staffed by faculty and intensive EAL support www.ibwya.net Tuition and other fees (2020-2021 in the primary school and secondary school. academic year): Total area (in sqm): 18,000 18 Huajiadi Beili, • Application fee (non-refundable) Facilities: At their modern campuses, every Chaoyang District RMB 2,000 classroom is equipped with Smart Boards 朝阳区花家地北里18号 • Tuition fees vary by year groups. Contact and top-quality air purification systems. 6470 6336, [email protected] Admissions Department for detailed information. Other facilities include Apple computer labs,

beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 73 PROFILES K-12

Beijing BISS International School 北京BISS国际学校

stablished in 1994, Beijing BISS International School was the first International school in Chaoyang District, and was one of the first to be authorized to offer all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programs including PYP, MYP, and DP. Over the past 25 years, BISS has had excellent academic results. BISS graduates are widely accepted by top universities around the world, including Harvard University, EStanford University, Columbia University, Juliet Music College, the National University of Singapore, University of Toronto and Peking University among others. BISS is a family-style boutique school that puts students at the center. BISS considers all students and teachers as family and puts emphasis on interpersonal relationships. Since it is a small school, students are known by their peers, as well as by their teachers and administrators. Because students feel at home, they gain a great sense of trust and know that they receive support from all sides. Another advantage of a boutique school is that BISS provides students with more opportunities to shine in their own way. Students develop strong communication and leadership skills, they know they can participate in any activities, regardless of their skill level. They are involved in Student Council, publish their own newspaper, lead meetings and join all kinds of activities. With shared values and thanks to the strong support from the government, BISS and ETU Education (an education innovation project with its founding roots in both Silicon Valley and Beijing) have agreed on a comprehensive partnership so as to ensure the smooth operation of BISS moving forward. ETU will provide assistance to BISS in school operation, curriculum building, marketing, and admission, so as to provide best-quality education to families and students from different backgrounds. BISS will continuously strive for strong academic excellence by leveraging its rich experiences and practices in IB teaching and learning.

Founding date: 1994 Pre- K (2.5-5): RMB 169,000 music, and art studios; multi-purpose School type: Private day school Kindergarten (5-6): RMB 169,000 auditorium; physics, chemistry/biology, and School hours: 8:20 am-3:25 pm Grades 1 – 5: RMB 199,000 design technology labs; cafeteria; covered Ministry of Education accredited? Yes Grades 6 – 10: RMB 219,000 crystal courtyard; gymnasium; Curriculum description: IB Program (PYP, Grades 11 – 12: RMB 239,000 Lunch: Provided MYP, DP) School bus(optional): RMB 10,000-14,000 Lunch fee: RMB 50 per day Age range: 2.5 – 18 per year Boarding program: Not available Grades offered: PreK-G12 Primary teaching language: English Nurse/doctor available? Yes Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Other elective languages: Chinese, Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Korean, Japanese (IB option) Nationality of students: Japan, South After-school activities: BISS offers extensive BJBISS Korea, Austria, Malaysia, Indian, Poland, extra-curricular and field education programs www.biss.com.cn Thailand, Netherlands, Belgium, and other including performing arts, languages, robotics, countries. and graphic/ product design. No. 17, Area 4, Class size (average): 15, Maximum 22 Scholarships offered? Yes Anzhen Xili, Chaoyang per class Extra help offered? No District Teacher-student ratio (average): 1:3 Total area (in sqm): 11,000 (Anzhen 6443 3151 Ext.215, 155 1041 1557 Tuition and other fees (2020-2021 Campus) [email protected] Academic Year): Facilities: The BISS Main Campus has two Registration fee: RMB 2,000 libraries with books in multiple languages;

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Beijing Xin Fuxue International Academy 北京市新府学外国语学校

eijing Xin Fuxue International Academy (XFA) was founded by Shuntian Fuxue Education Group. It is a bilingual international school approved by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission that offers day school as well as boarding arrangements for both Chinese and foreign students. B The school provides K-12 education for students from kindergarten through high school. It is characterized by small-class sizes and a high teacher-student ratio to ensure every child is given sufficient attention and care. XFA integrates modern pedagogical theories and western educational concepts into their curriculum while retaining the academic rigor of the Chinese basic education. By doing so, they aim to help every child achieve their maximum potential. XFA also aims to help students develop into responsible global citizens by providing a robust international curriculum; international student exchanges; a wide variety of electives and enrichment programs. The school strives to cultivate confident and capable bilingual students with a deep appreciation of diverse cultures. The holistic education students receive at XFA will help them can gain access to some of the world’s top universities and ensure that they are well prepared for future challenges and opportunities.

Founding date: 2016 • Application fee: RMB 1,500 Model UN, sociology, environment protection, School type: Full time bilingual international • Accommodation Fee: K-Grade 2 RMB 20,000 business, Fun with History, international school (Current IB Candidate School) per year Grades 3-9 RMB 16,000 per year chess, Rubik’s cube, etc. School hours: 8.10am-5.20pm • Meal fee: 3 meals and 2 extra meals School teams: school teams of dance, choir, Ministry of Education accredited? Yes RMB 16,000 per a year baseball, mathematics, strings ensemble, etc. Curriculum description: • School Bus Fee for weekends: RMB 3,000- Total area (in sqm): 90,000 Elementary School: Chinese official RMB 5,000 per year Facilities: Air purification system curriculum, American Common Core, and • School Bus Fee for day students: throughout the school building, indoor IPC (International Primary Curriculum) RMB 12,000-RMB 15,000 per year gymnasium, multi-purpose hall, basketball Middle School: Chinese official curriculum, Primary teaching language(s): English court, futsal field, badminton court, physics IGCSE, American Common Core and MYP and Chinese lab, chemistry lab, biology lab, reading High School: AP, A-level, Canadian high school Other elective language(s): Italian and rooms, design and technology room, art curriculum, Australian high school curriculum. Korean room, music room, dance room, Apple Age range: 5-18 After-school activities: computer room, etc. Grades offered: K-12 Arts: calligraphy, creative handcraft, fashion Lunch: Chinese and western buffet meals Number of students: over 400 design, English drama, ABRSM music theory, Boarding program? Yes Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes photography, Chinese traditional dance, Latin Nurse/doctor available? Yes Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Dance, guitar, percussion, violin, viola, cello, Nationality of students: Chinese and ukulele, trumpet, etc. foreigners Academic Subjects: phonics, mathematics Class size (average): 15 thinking, picture book reading, literature, 187 0138 9190 Teacher-student ratio: 1:4 Chinese cultural studies, English writing, www.xinfuxue.com Tuition and other fees (2020-2021 English speech and debate, creative writing, No. 99 Jingshun academic year): English listening and speaking, English Road, Shunyi District, • Elementary School (K-G6): RMB 156,000 grammar, TOEFL IELTS, etc. Beijing. 北京市顺义区 per year Sports: equestrian, soccer, basketball, baseball, 京顺路99号 • Middle School (Grades 7-9): RMB 176,000 badminton, skating, golf, cricket, etc. 8942 0199 (Kindergarten-Grade 8); per year Science and Technology: robot 8943 7206 (Grades 9-11), admissions@ • High School(Grades10-12): RMB 196,000 programming,magical science experiments, etc. xinfuxue.com per year Humanities and Critical Thinking Skills:

76 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES K-12 The British School of Beijing, Shunyi 北京英国学校-顺义校区

he British School of Beijing, Shunyi (BSB Shunyi) wants your child to excel. They promise to support your child to be their best and achieve more than they ever thought possible. Their globally respected curricula delivers excellent academic outcomes; following the English National Curriculum culminating at TIGCSE/GCSE qualifications leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP). The German Primary Programme for native German-speaking students study core subjects in German, integrating with non-core subjects. BSB Shunyi’s world-class teachers ensure your child experiences accelerated learning. Established in 2003, BSB Shunyi’s combined EYFS, Primary and Secondary campus is ideally situated within the very popular expatriate residential area of Shunyi and provides outstanding facilities to support your child’s learning. As part of a family of 66 Nord Anglia schools in 29 countries with over 60,000 students, BSB Shunyi’s global reach provides unique life and learning experiences for students to develop into mature and successful global citizens.

Founding date: 2003 • Years 7-8: RMB 280,000 Facilities: 3 buildings, a gymnasium, a fitness School type: International school • Years 9: RMB 282,765 center, amphitheater, multi-purpose room, a School hours: 8.30am-3.30pm • Years 10-11: RMB 299,455 full regulation size football pitch, 4 outdoor Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • Years 12-13: RMB 309,670 purpose-built playgrounds (separated by Curriculum description: BSB, Shunyi offers • Security Deposit: RMB 16,000 age group), a swimming pool, an Early Years an internationally adapted English National • Application fee: RMB 2,000 swimming pool, a dance studio, a sports dome, Curriculum leading to the IGCSE examinations • Covers all books, learning materials, lunch, a theatre, a drama studio, dedicated music followed by the International Baccalaureate local field trips and residential trips within rooms, computer music suites, a recording (IB) Diploma, as well as the German Thuringia China studio, ICT suites, science laboratories, dark Curriculum and the Kernlehrplan der Region • Uniforms: average RMB 1,400 depending room, art studios, a SEN room, a Sixth Form 20/21 for Klasse 1-4. Accreditations: IB Diploma, on year group and number of sets purchased study lounge, and a robotics lab. ISI, COBIS, Nord Anglia Education Group, IAPS • Bus: Annual fees range from RMB 10,000 Lunch: A wide range of Asian, Western and Age range: 1-18 – RMB 15,000 depending on the distance vegetarian options, sandwich station, salad Grades offered: Pre-Nursery-Year 13 from school and fruit bar Number of students: 1,100 • EAL: RMB 15,000 one-time fee Lunch fee: Included in tuition fee Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Primary teaching language(s): English Boarding program? No Local Chinese students accepted? No Other elective language(s): German, Nurse/doctor available? Yes Nationality of students: Over 60 Mandarin, French, and Spanish nationalities, including UK, Germany, US, After-school activities: 300+ activities South Korea including Sports, Arts, Drama, Music, BSBShunyi Class size (maximum): 22 (16 in Nursery) Photography, Dance, Cooking, as well as www.bsbshunyi.com Teacher-student ratio: 1:4 to 1:11 an extensive program of community/charity Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 work and residential trips South Side, No.9, academic year): Scholarships offered? Only on an Anhua Street, Tianzhu • Pre-Nursery and Nursery: RMB 139,260 exceptional basis. Please contact admissions Development Zone, (mornings), 208,875 (full day) for further details Shunyi District. 顺义区天竺开发区安华街 • Reception: RMB 208,875 Extra help offered? English as an Additional 9号南院 • Years 1 & 2: RMB 243,250 Language (EAL) and Special Education Needs 8047 3558, [email protected] • Year 3: RMB 259,275 (SEN) • Years 4-6: RMB 262,950 Total area (in sqm): 33,000 (indoor 23,000)

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Canadian International School of Beijing 北京加拿大国际学校

he Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) offers classes ranging from Montessori Nursery (18 months) to Grade 12 in two downtown campuses: the main Liangmaqiao campus and the new Jianguomen Kindergarten. CISB is a three-program IB World School: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Program, and Diploma Program. Graduates obtain a Canadian (New Brunswick) High School TDiploma and the opportunity to complete the full IB Diploma. The current student body numbers more than 1,000+ and is represented by over 55 nationalities.

Founding date: 2006 • Grades 1-5: RMB 232,000 arts studios, music labs, 350-seat lecture School type: International school • Grades 6-8: RMB 237,000 theater, 500-seat auditorium, 3 gymnasiums, School hours: 8.15am-3.35pm • Grades 9-10: RMB 278,000 25m swimming pool plus wading pool, athletic Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • Grades 11-12: RMB 289,000 field, dance studio, full-service cafeteria, demo Curriculum description: Montessori, IB • Application fee: RMB 1,800 cooking zone, supervised outdoor playground, (PYP, MYP, IBDP), Canadian NB High School • Transportation: RMB 11,100-19,700 (round- outdoor learning space, medical and dental Curriculum trip depending on distance) clinic Age range: 18 months-18 years Primary teaching language(s): English Lunch: Asian and Western set menus Grades offered: Nursery to Grade 12 Other elective language(s): Chinese, Lunch fee: Elementary: RMB 28, Middle/high Number of students: Over 1,000 French, Korean school: RMB 35 Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes After-school activities: Athletics, music, Boarding program? No Local Chinese students accepted? No drama, community service, and more, plus an Nurse/doctor available? Yes Nationality of students: Over 55 extensive after-school paid activity program nationalities Scholarships offered? Please check the Class size (maximum): 25 school website CISBeijing Teacher-student ratio: Varies by grade Extra help offered? In-school English as www.CISBeijing.com Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 Additional Language Program (EAL) and after- academic year): school tutoring programs 38 Liangmaqiao Road, • Montessori Nursery: RMB 110,000 Total area (in sqm): 38,000 Chaoyang District. 朝阳区 (half-day), RMB 157,000 (full-day) Facilities: Ninety classrooms with SmartBoard 亮马桥路38号 • Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and Kindergarten (full-day): technology, VR room, two libraries, science 6465 7788, [email protected] RMB 181,000 laboratories, makerspace, design lab, fine

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Dulwich College Beijing 北京德威英国国际学校

ith 400 years of heritage and a pioneering spirit, a Dulwich education aims for students to learn worldwise, live worldwise and graduate worldwise. Established in 2005, Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) belongs to a family of 12 Dulwich College International schools in Asia with Wstrong ties to the founding College in London. It is a British international school for students from 2-18 years of age. The curriculum is based on the enhanced English National Curriculum up to Year 9, IGCSE courses for students in Years 10 and 11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in Years 12 and 13. DCB emphasizes excellence in academics, sports, and the arts, fostering in every child a sense of the importance of community service. The school has received accolades such as the British International School of the Year 2017 for Teaching Initiative in Blended Math and the International School Award 2019 for Creativity in Learning. DCB graduating classes consistently achieve some of the best IB averages in China - results that place the students in the world’s best institutions, such as the Russell Group in the UK, the Ivy League, and top universities in the US, Canada, Asia, and Europe.

Founding date: 2005 • Deposit: RMB 18,000 3 spacious music rooms, 7 newly refurbished School type: International School based Primary teaching language(s): English practice rooms, two ICT suites including on the English National Curriculum and Other elective language(s): Chinese, one dedicated to music, a professional International Baccalaureate Diploma Program French, Spanish, and German green screen film studio, 5 light and airy art (IBDP) After-school activities: Robotics, student rooms, Early Years kitchen and art room, School hours: 8:15am-3:25pm (Early Years); press, Model United Nations, World Scholars 3 libraries, radio studio, 10 well-equipped 8.15am-3.30pm (Junior School); Cup, film, band, orchestra, choir, dance, drama, science laboratories, well-lit classrooms with 8.15am-3.35pm (Senior School) photography, coding, community service, SmartBoards, and SE21, the new state-of-the- Ministry of Education accredited? Yes debate, public speaking, design, animal art STEAM & entrepreneurship hub Curriculum description: Enhanced English welfare, cooking, creative writing, chess, Lunch: Vegetarian, Western, Asian, and National Curriculum, IGCSE, and IBDP yoga, riding, go-karting, fencing, dancing, and Chinese options Age range: 2-18 more. Numerous sports teams include soccer, Lunch fee: RMB 28-RMB 30 Grades offered: Early Years to Year 13 volleyball, basketball, badminton, tennis, Boarding program? No Number of students: 1,550 rugby, swimming, skiing and more. Nurse/doctor available? Yes Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes Scholarships offered? No Local Chinese students accepted? No Extra help offered? Additional Educational Nationality of students: 40 nationalities Needs teams, including English Language DulwichBeijing Class size (average): 12-22 depending on Support. beijing.dulwich.org year level Total area (in sqm): 115,322 Teacher-student ratio: 1:4 to 1:10 Facilities: Sports facilities include two air- 89 Capital Airport Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 filtered sports domes, multi-purpose sports Road, Shunyi District academic year): hall, 6 tennis courts, weight room, FIFA two- 顺义区首都机场路89号 • Early Years: RMB 139,000-RMB 237,000 star-rated soccer pitch, rugby pitch, cricket 丽京花园7区. • Grades 1-12: RMB 237,000-RMB 307,000 pitch, swimming pool, and ice-skating rink. 6454 9000 • Application fee: RMB 2,500 The school building houses 2 large theaters [email protected] • Transportation: RMB 12,200-14,700 with 755 seats combined, 2 black box theaters,

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German Embassy School of Beijing 北京德国使馆学校

he German Embassy School of Beijing (GSB) is a private German school abroad with a modern school and Kindergarten campus centrally located in Chaoyang District. The school was awarded the status of “Excellent German School Abroad” in 2019. They offer “Education made in Germany” from Kindergarten to Abitur (Grade 12) at the highest level. Students receive outstanding German language skills Tand education in an international and global setting which allows for easy return to schools in Germany or acceptance to German and international universities. The most modern technical equipment, small classes, dedicated teachers, individual and excellent sponsorship, as well as a particularly family-like atmosphere characterize their school. The school provides a comprehensive extra-curricular program, consisting of project and study groups in music, theater, arts, sports, natural sciences, and languages, where students can develop their talents.

Founding date: 1978 • Kindergarten: RMB 145,000 Facilities: 45 classrooms with SmartBoard School type: Private German school • Grade 1-4: RMB 122,000 technology, 2 libraries, science laboratories, School hours: 7.55am- 3.35 or 5.15pm • Grade 5-12: RMB 132,000 arts studio, music labs, PC rooms and work Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • Bus: RMB 19,500 spaces, 250-seat lecture theater, outdoor Curriculum description: The German • Application fee: RMB 40,000 and indoor sports court, athletic field, fitness Embassy School of Beijing teaches according Primary teaching language(s): German center, full-service cafeteria, demo cooking to the German curriculum. They award the Other elective language(s): English is zone, school garden, supervised outdoor highest level graduation degree (Abitur), in taught as the first foreign language from playground the German education system at the end kindergarten and elementary school. Lessons Lunch: Western, Chinese, and vegetarian of 12th grade. They also offer preparation in geography from Grade 6 and political science meals courses for Cambridge Certificates (CAE from Grade 10 are taught in English. French Lunch fee: RMB 13-RMB 28 per day Cambridge Advanced English) and YTC and is taught as the second foreign language and Boarding Program: No HSK Certificates. Chinese is taught as an intensive course from Nurse/doctor available: Yes Age range: 2-18 Grade 6 on. Grades offered: Kindergarten-Grade 12 After-school activities: GSB offers more Number of students: 510 than 130 after school activities for free. Choir, www.dspeking.cn Foreign passport holder accepted: Yes photography, theater, athletics, gymnastics, www.instagram.com/dspekinglive Local Chinese students accepted: No soccer, basketball, handball, wushu, arts and Nationality of students: 30+ nationalities crafts, languages, and more. Liangmaqiao Lu 49A Class size (average): 18 (depending on Scholarships offered? No Chaoyang District 北京市 grade level) Extra help offered? German as second 朝阳区亮马桥路49A Teacher-student ratio: 1:8 language, learning support services, 8531 6100 Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 personalized learning [email protected] academic year): Total area (in sqm): 110,000

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AISB School – Hope International 北京澳大利亚国际学校

ope International is a Pre-K to Grade 12 character-focused academic program that follows an American curriculum based on the highest academic standards that serves children of expatriate families in the Beijing community. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered for high school students and United States standards for instruction and assessment across all grade levels are followed. All Hclasses other than Chinese are taught in English. Curricular programs include STEM, humanities, fine arts, and philosophy. An optimal learning program is provided for diverse learning needs as well as tailored support for English language learners. The ISAC sports league and international music competitions are examples of the unique opportunities for their students. Their accreditation is with ACS WASC and ACSI, and the SAT, PSAT, AP, MAP, and ACT are administered for their students.

Founding date: Hope International Academic • K5, Grade 1-5: RMB 178,786 Facilities: Elementary/secondary library, Program founded August 2012 • Grade 6-8: RMB 200,240 elementary/secondary art rooms, elementary/ School type: International • Grade 9-11: RMB 221,695 secondary music room, elementary/Secondary School hours: 8am-3.05pm • Grade 12: RMB 225,999 cafeteria, outdoor playground for elementary Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • English Plus (Grade 1-9): RMB 27,600 and separate area for PreK3/4 children, IT Curriculum description: Modified Common Language Immersion Foundation (Grade 1 and lab, science labs Core with Advanced Placement Courses (AP) Grade 2): RMB 34,500 per year Lunch: Asian meal and sandwich Age range: 3-18 • Application fee: RMB 2,000 (non-refundable) Lunch fee: RMB 30 each meal Grades offered: Pre-K – Grade 12 • Capital Levy: RMB 10,000 Boarding program? No Number of students: 171 Capital levy is per student, non-refundable Nurse/doctor available? Yes Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes • Sibling discount: 15 percent Local Chinese students accepted? No Primary teaching language(s): English Nationality of students: Korea, US, Other elective language(s): Mandarin www.hopeintlschool.org Canada, Australia, Nigeria, Philippines, After-school activities: Intermediate Chess Singapore, Germany, Poland, Uganda, Club, Choir, Homework, Intermediate Piano, Exhibition Hall 4, No. 1 Xiedao Road, Gabon, Japan, UK, Russia, Bulgaria, Kingdom Arts, Lego Class, Orchestra, SAT Mat Chaoyang District 朝阳区蟹岛路1号蟹岛 Cameroon, Finland, Hungary, Indonesia, Club, Middle School Math Club, Self Defense, 4号展馆 Malaysia Soccer, Young Royals, Healthy Baking, Sensory 400 800 8781 ext 6012, Class size (average): 17 Play, Drum Lessons, Drama Club, Keyboarding, 134 2631 3439, Teacher-student ratio: 1:6 Computer Programming. admissions@ Tuition and other fees (2020-2021 Extra help offered? English Plus hopeintlschool.org, academic year): Program,Foundation Classes, Optimal [email protected] • Pre-K (half-days or 3 full-days): RMB 67,904 Learning Center (OLC) • Pre-K3-K4: RMB 116,645 Total area (in sqm): 4,400

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Harrow Beijing 哈罗北京

arrow Beijing is a vibrant community affiliated with Harrow School in London and Harrow International Schools in Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. It offers a British-based education to students aged from 2 to 18. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for the way each student is supported through personal tutoring. Their mission statement of ‘leadership Hfor a better world’ is supported through the skills students develop by studying a wide and varied curriculum and further evidenced through their co-curricular enrichment programs. Currently, there are students of 26 nationalities attending the school. Students from Harrow Beijing command places in the world’s top universities, particularly in the UK and the US.

Founding date: 2005 ukulele club, musical theater club, drama art, music, and drama areas. There is a School type: International school clubs, psychology club, environmental playground and a sports pitch which has School hours: 8am-4.30pm club, chess, community outreach, cooking, been developed to support the young pupils’ Ministry of Education accredited? Yes debating, student magazines, Chinese physical development. Curriculum description: National culture, Chinese art and painting, Chinese Lunch: A hot lunch is available for all full day Curriculum, IGCSE, A-level drums, and martial arts, etc. students and snacks are available for Year 5 Age range: 2-18 Scholarships offered? Harrow International and below. Grades offered: Early Years – Year 13 Leaders’ Scholarship, Sir Joseph Banks Lunch fee: RMB 6,600 per year Number of students: over 1,400 Scholarship. Boarding program? Yes Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Extra help offered? Yes. They Nurse/doctor available? Yes Local Chinese students accepted? Yes provide extensive language support and Nationality of students: 26 nationalities personalized tutoring with a Language and Class size (average): 20-23 Learning Department and Saturday School. HarrowBJ-activities Teacher-student ratio: 1:4 to 1:10 Total area (in sqm): 66,600 (Hegezhuang www.harrowbeijing.cn according to different age groups Campus); 7,320 (City Campus) Tuition and other fees (2019-2020): Facilities: At the Hegezhuang Campus, in Hegezhuang Campus: No. 287 • Tuition fees vary from RMB 109,600 to addition to the usual classroom facilities, Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang RMB 309,000 per academic year for different there are 2 libraries with more than 28,000 County, Chaoyang District 北京市朝阳区 year groups. Contact Admissions for detailed resources, a large multi-purpose theater, 崔各庄乡何各庄村287号. information. two ‘black box’ drama areas and a music City Campus: No. 5, Block 4, Anzhen • Application fee: RMB 3,500 center with a recording studio. The sports Xili, Chaoyang District. 北京市朝阳区安 Primary language courses: English, facilities include a 25-meter swimming pool, 贞西里4区5号 Chinese a 2,220sqm gymnasium for sports such as Hegezhuang Campus: Other elective language(s): French, badminton, volleyball, and basketball as well 6444 8900, 6445 3870 Spanish as a top-rope climbing wall. There are outdoor (fax), admissions@ After-school activities: Cricket, tennis courts, as well as playing fields for harrowbeijing.cn cross-country running, rock climbing, football and rugby. City Campus: 6444 scuba diving, tennis, touch rugby, golf, The City Campus facilities include fully kitted 8100, cityadmissions@ International Award, yoga, dance, steel out sports hall, a dining room, a library and harrowbeijing.cn pans, jazz band, orchestra, choirs, DJ club, a specialist learning zone which includes

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INNOVA Academy 鸿誉学校

NNOVA Academy is based on their vision to develop responsible learners for the future. Their mission is to inspire each student to wonder, challenge them to explore, support them to create, and empower them to connect. Their programs are based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program, and IB Diploma Program and incorporates the Chinese National Curriculum. IThey also adopt curriculum elements from the New Zealand, British Columbia, and Australian curriculum to grow internationally minded students. INNOVA Academy, provides programs for students from Grades K5-Grade 12, in ultimate preparation for entry to universities around the world and to be outfitted with the requisite 21st Century ‘future ready’ skills of the working world.

Founding date: August 2020 • K5: RMB 230,000 engaging spaces for learning, collaboration, School type: International Bilingual Day • Grades 1-5: RMB 240,000 communication, and celebration and School • Grades 6-8: RMB 250,000 socialization and networking. It is designed School hours: 8.30am-3.30pm Primary teaching language: English and to be exciting and comfortable. Ministry of Education accredited? Yes Chinese Mandarin (PYP, MYP, DP) Lunch offered: Yes Curriculum description: Reggio, IB (PYP, Other languages taught as electives: No Boarding Program: No MYP, DP), Chinese National Curriculum in a After-school activities: sports, the arts, School nurse or doctor available? Yes bilingual environment leadership, clubs, service learning, swimming, Age range: 5-18 technology Grades offered: K5-Grade 12 Scholarships offered? No Number of students: 200 (Capacity 1,150) Extra help offered? In-school English as an www.innovaedu.cn Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes Additional Language (EAL), Learning Support Local Chinese students accepted? Yes (LS), and Counseling 5 Xingguang Road, Nationality of students: Chinese and Total area: 15,732 Tongzhout District foreign students School facilities: The Innova Academy 通州区兴光三街5号 Average class size: 24 environment is designed to be warm and 156 5244 0376 Tuition fees (2019-2020 Academic Year): welcoming and to provide flexible and

86 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES K-12 International School of Beijing 北京顺义国际学校

nternational School of Beijing (ISB) has a history of excellence spanning four decades, its mission fulfilled by passionate, highly qualified educators who want the best for every student. ISB is dedicated to programs that are most effective for learning. As a progressive school, ISB responds to students’ changing needs. Research-based programs and outstanding facilities mean students are prepared for success in Ia world changing at a breathtaking pace. ISB enjoys a track record of excellent learning outcomes, with students attending colleges which are most appropriate for them. The school’s commitment to realizing students’ potential is built around nurturing their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.

Founding date: 1980 Capital Levy lab, a visual arts wing in the middle and high School type: International school • Grade 11-12: RMB 270,060 + RMB 34,720 school, and art studios in elementary school. School hours: 8.15am–3.25pm Capital Levy Performing arts wing consists of a 600-seat Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • Bus: RMB 12,190-RMB 19,760 depending theater, Black Box theater, rehearsal space, Curriculum description: ISB follows a on distance and studio stage. The main school building standards-based curriculum (Learning21@ • Applications fee: RMB 2,000 also has two library-media centers with more ISB) that draws upon the best elements of Primary teaching language(s): English. than 82,000 volumes and over 160 magazine international curriculum models for their Dual-Language (Chinese and English) is subscriptions. ISB supports a one-to-one Pre-Kindergarten 3 – Grade 12 classes. For offered in PreK3–Grade 2. In 2020-2021, ISB MacBook laptop program for each student in high school students, ISB offers a full IB will offer Dual-Language (Chinese and English) grades 2 through 12. A pharmaceutical grade diploma program or IB certificate options for for PreK3–Grade 3. (H-14) air filtration system ensures high air students in grades 11 and 12. Other elective language(s): Chinese, quality in all indoor areas. New facilities due to Age range: 3-18 French, and Spanish open in 2020 include an Early Years Learning Grades offered: Pre K3-Grade 12 After-school activities: Athletics, choir, Center, Elementary School Arts Center and Number of students: Approximately 1,800 orchestra, film, photography, theater, debate Theater, Middle and High School Performing Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes club, model united nations, service clubs, Arts Center, and Middle and High School Local Chinese students accepted? No wushu, arts and crafts, and more Design Center. Nationality of students: 40+ nationalities, Scholarships offered? No Lunch: Western, Chinese, and vegetarian including US, South Korea, Canada, Australia Extra help offered? EAL, learning support meals Class size (average): 12-22 (depending on services, personalized learning, tutoring Lunch fee: RMB 21.5-32.5 per day grade level) center. In 2020, ISB will extend its services for Boarding program? No Teacher-student ratio: 1:8 students with intellectual/cognitive disabilities. Nurse/doctor available? Yes Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 Total area (in sqm): 133,500 academic year): Facilities: 32-acre campus in Shunyi with • Pre-Kindergarten (PK Full Day): two purpose-built sports domes sitting side- ISB北京顺义国际学校 RMB 192,170 + RMB 12,010 Capital Levy by-side, over 8,500sqm, four fully-equipped www.isb.bj.edu.cn • Kindergarten: RMB 221,910 + RMB 19,490 gymnasiums (one with a climbing wall); Capital Levy 665-seat sports stadium, including running 10 An Hua Street, • Grade 1-5: RMB 221,910 + RMB 34,720 track and rugby pitch; baseball and softball Shunyi District Capital Levy diamonds; two full-sized turf soccer fields; 顺义区安华街10号 • Grade 6-8: RMB 239,910 + RMB 34,720 and an aquatics center with a 25m pool and 8149-2345 ext 1047, Capital Levy diving boards. In the main school building are [email protected] • Grade 9-10: RMB 260,830 + RMB 34,720 12 science labs, design labs, a student cooking

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Keystone Academy 北京市鼎石学校

eystone Academy blends traditions in Chinese, American, and international education. It is suitable for local and expat families in China, especially for those who want to raise a culturally- and cognitively- bilingual child. The school offers a bilingual immersion program in Chinese and English, with a strong emphasis on Chinese history and culture woven into the curriculum. Keystone is a day school Kthrough Grade 6. Boarding is optional in Grades 7 and 8 and required in Grades 9 through 12. The boarding program is structured similarly to the American boarding school tradition, where faculty families live in residence with the students. It enables character-building and community in a residential setting.

Founding date: 2014 Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 two residential halls, and a performing arts School type: Day and boarding school academic year): center designed by a Harvard professor of meeting Chinese and International standards • Primary school (day school): architecture which includes a 700-seat theater, School hours: 8am-3.30pm RMB 250,000 black box, music practice rooms and several Ministry of Education accredited? Yes • Secondary school (day school): classrooms and rehearsal spaces. In addition, Curriculum description: Chinese National RMB 280,000 new HEPA filtration systems ensure excellent standards and AERO international standards • Boarding tuition: RMB 387,500 air quality throughout the school campus. in conjunction with the International Primary • Uniform: Approx. RMB 4,850-RMB 6,380 Lunch fee: RMB 8,580-9,900 (day students), Curriculum (IPC), IBMYP, and IBDP curriculum • Bus: RMB 9,800-RMB 14,800 boarding fees include all meals frameworks. Students use a variety of Primary teaching language(s): Chinese Boarding program? Optional in Grades 7-8. technology tools throughout the curriculum, and English Compulsory in Grades 9-12 and every student uses a school assigned Other elective language(s): No Nurse/doctor available? Yes MacBook in grades 6-12. After-school activities: More than 300 Age range: 5-19 activities offered in a variety of sports, music, Grades offered: Foundation Year up to visual arts, drama, technology, community Grade 12 service, and traditional Chinese culture BeijingKeystoneAcademy Number of students: 1,480 Scholarships offered? Yes www.keystoneacademy.cn Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Extra help offered? Yes Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Total area (in sqm): 100,000 11 Anfu Jie, Houshayu, Shunyi Nationality of students: More than 15 Facilities: Three libraries, science and District 顺义区后沙峪镇 nationalities, including Australia, Canada, technology labs, art spaces, two maker’s 安富街11号 China, UK, US spaces, an athletic field for soccer, three 8049 6008, Class size (average): 18 (primary), 16-18 indoor gymnasiums, a 25m swimming pool, admission@ (secondary school) a fitness center, indoor and outdoor running keystoneacademy.cn Teacher-student ratio: 1:7 tracks, outdoor play spaces for primary school,

88 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES K-12 The Nord Anglia School, Beijing, Fangshan 北京市房山区诺德安达学校

ord Anglia Beijing School, Fangshan was opened in September 2019 and provides a state-of-the art, world-class teaching and learning environment with a total student capacity of 1,728. Providing a unique blended learning experience, NAS Beijing offers students the best of Eastern and Western education resources and philosophies for students aged 6-18. The bilingual curriculum is based on the NChinese K-12 curriculum blended with globally respected international education resources and teaching pedagogy. Students will gain a solid foundation of Chinese culture, whilst equipping them with the knowledge and skills they will need to be successful in an increasingly globalized world.

Founding date: 2019 Tuition fees (2019-2020 Academic Lunch: Western, Chinese School type: Private School Year): RMB 170,000–RMB 210,000 Boarding Program: Yes School hours: 8am-3.30pm Primary teaching language: Chinese, Nurse/doctor available? Yes Ministry of Education accredited? Yes English Curriculum description: Chinese National Other languages taught as electives: TBC Curriculum blended with globally respected After-school activities: Academic, cultural, NASBeijing北京诺德安达 international education resources and performing arts, sports www.nasbeijing.cn teaching methods Scholarships offered? TBC Age range: 6-18 Extra help offered? No No.236 Grades offered: 1-12 Total area (in sqm): 35,000 Beiliuzhuang Village, Number of students: TBC School facilities: Science lab, art studios, Qinglonghu Town, Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes information technology lab, auditorium, drama Fangshan District 北京 Local Chinese students accepted? Yes and dance studios, black box theatre, musical 市房山区青龙湖镇北刘 Nationality of students: Chinese, instrument practice room, full-sized indoor 庄村236号 International gymnasium, 25m indoor swimming pool, a 8865 8006, 8865 8022, Max class size: 24 full-sized grass soccer pitch, basketball courts, [email protected] Teacher/student ratio: 11:1 tennis courts, athletic area, indoor athletics and activity area.

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Springboard International Bilingual School 君诚学校

stablished in 2000, Springboard International Bilingual School (SIBS) provides a diversified learning environment for kindergarten through high school students, offering a bilingual education in Chinese and English that focuses on the American Common Core standards. A qualified school registered with the Beijing Municipal Educational Commission, SIBS is qualified to recruit international students and hire Eforeign teachers. SIBS utilizes the Columbia University Reading Assessments and “Writing Pathways” writing program. Their educational programs offer a hands-on, integrated learning approach that trains students to focus on building proper reading and writing skills, as well as cultivating healthy lifestyles, etc.

Founding date: May 2000 • Kindergarten (KG): RMB 180,000 art theater and physical education recreation School type: International school • Primary school (G1-G5): RMB 200,000 area. School hours: 8.30am-3.30pm (Monday, • Middle school (G6-G8): RMB 220,000 Lunch: Nutritious Chinese, Western, and Friday) 8.30am-4.20pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, • High school (G9-G12)): RMB 240,000 vegetarian options Thursday, ASA day) • Uniform fee: RMB 2,200 Lunch fee: K3-Grade 12 RMB 35 per day; Ministry of Education accredited? Yes Primary teaching language(s): English, Nursery, K1, and K2 RMB 40 per day Curriculum description: English, math, Chinese Boarding program? Yes (Grade 7 and socials and science based on American Other elective language(s): No above) Common Core standards. Chinese language After-school activities: Cooking, arts Nurse/doctor available? Yes and Chinese mathematics based on Chinese and crafts, calligraphy, Chinese watercolor National Curriculum. painting, chess, soccer, basketball, violin, Age range: 2-18 piano, swimming, poetry, Lego, paper- SIBSedu Grades offered: Kindergarten to high school folding, taekwondo, guitar, choir, dance, and www.sibs.com.cn Number of students: 600 more. Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes Scholarships offered? Yes No. 15, Gucheng, Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Extra help offered? ESL, CSL, additional Huosha Lu, Houshayu, Nationality of students: Over 18 nationalities tutoring support also available Shunyi District顺义区后 and territories represented Total area (in sqm): 40,000 沙峪火沙路古城15号 Class size (average): 16-20 Facilities: Multi-functional classrooms, open General inquiries: 8049 0307, Teacher-student ratio: 1:6 library, soccer field, basketball court, playground, Kindergarten: 8049 2460, Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 auditorium, art room and Chinese calligraphy [email protected] academic year): room, music room, multi-media room, open • Nursery, K1, K2: RMB 150,000 cafeteria and multi-purpose room, performance

90 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES K-12 Tsinghua International School 清华大学附属中学国际部

estled across from the Old Summer Palace, Tsinghua International School (THIS) takes pride in its boutique campus situated on the prestigious, centennially historic Tsinghua High School grounds. THIS has assembled a team of highly qualified teachers from around the world and aims to provide an education that merges Western educational standards with Eastern cultural perspective. Hence, NTsinghua International School fosters creative critical thinkers who are rooted in China and prepared to lead in the global community. THIS is a community of joyful learners – students, families, teachers, and staff members - founded on, committed to, and united by our five core values – collaboration, engagement, discovery, Tsinghua Spirit, and cultural diversity.

Founding date: 2009 Primary teaching language(s): English Apple multimedia lab, PC lab, iPads in School type: International school Other language(s): THIS teaches both primary school, science labs in high school, School hours: 8am-3.15pm Chinese for native speakers and Chinese as full-size stadium, indoor gymnasium, dining Ministry of Education accredited? Yes a foreign language, as well as French and hall, multiple auditoriums, all classrooms Curriculum description: THIS follows a Spanish. equipped with smart boards. standards-based curriculum, drawing on the After-school activities: THIS offers over Lunch: Chinese, Western, vegetarian options American Common Core, Next Generation 100 after school activities to enrich student Boarding program? Yes, from Grade 9 Science Standards, and National Council lives with teacher sponsored clubs and sports and above for the Social Sciences along with Chinese and student organized activities, as well as Nurse/doctor available? Yes National Curriculum in Chinese language programs from an outside company in our classes. Advanced Placement courses are primary school. A variety of athletic, artistic, offered in the high school. extensive academic and service activities. Age range: 6–18 Including: basketball, soccer, badminton, 清华附中国际部 Grades offered: Grades 1-12 T-Ball, volleyball, ping-pong, art, studio 35 www.this.edu.cn Number of students: 545 (student film), speech and debate, MUN, CSC Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes (volunteer), SCINEX, board games, baking, Zhongguancun Local Chinese students accepted? No modern and traditional dance, Quizbowl, North Boulevard, Nationality of students: US, Canada, UK, Comics and Illustration, band, choir, and more. Haidian District. 北京市 Australia, New Zealand and more Scholarships offered? No 海淀区中关村北大街大学附属中学校园内 Class size (average): 22 Extra help offered? ESL support program 6277 1477, 6279 7000, Teacher-student ratio: 1:5 for Grades 1-10 [email protected] Tuition and other fees (2020-2021): Total area (in sqm): 99,000 Please contact the school for details Facilities: Library, outdoor playground,

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Tsinghua University High School International - Chaoyang 清华附中国际学校

singhua University High School International (THSI) is genuinely unique – a new innovation from the unparalleled traditions of Tsinghua University, China’s peerless intellectual engine for over a century. Located in Chaoyang District at the National Tennis Center in Olympic Forest Park, THSI advances a rich history of education excellence with their sister schools under the Tsinghua University umbrella. THSI Tis an international school serving grades 1-12 for students who plan to attend universities all over the world. With academic excellence as the standard, they aim to build a delightful, natural environment and atmosphere for learning, offering students innovative opportunities to learn from the classroom and step out into the world with knowledge and confidence.

Founding date: 2015 Other elective language(s): No Lunch: Chinese and Western School type: Local private school After-school activities: A standardized, Lunch fee: Grades 1-5: RMB 7,000- School hours: 8am-4.30pm comprehensive and integrated extra- and RMB 8,000, includes breakfast, lunch and Ministry of Education accredited? Yes co-curricular program is offered, fostering a morning/afternoon snacks. Curriculum description: Bilingual, US, AP smooth transition from primary to middle to Grades 6-12: rechargable meal card. Age range: 6-18 high school Boarding program? No Grades offered: 1-12 Scholarships offered? Scholarships for Nurse/doctor available? Yes Number of students: 480 grades 9 and above Foreign passport holder accepted? No Extra help offered? N/A Local Chinese students accepted? Yes Total area (in sqm): 40,000 Nationality of students: Chinese Facilities: Built to a world-class standard, the Class size (average): 20-25 school is equipped with advanced teaching Teacher-student ratio: 1:6 facilities and resources, including 28 well- Tuition and other fees (2020-2021 equipped, multi-media classrooms with special www.thsi.edu.cn academic year): projectors and writing devices, and Smart • Primary school: (Grades 1-5) RMB 170,000 Boards with wireless internet connectivity, National Tennis • Middle school: (Grades 6-8) RMB 190,000 two libraries with combined collections of Center, 2 Lincui Rd, • High school: (Grades 9-12) RMB 200,000 over 14,000 books, two multifunction art Chaoyang District 北京 • Application fee: RMB 1,800, ITA RMB 2,300 rooms, two multifunction music rooms, three 市朝阳区林萃路2号国家网球中心 • Uniform: RMB 2,200 science labs, one student cafeteria, one cafe, 84370668- • Bus: RMB 800-2,000 per month six outdoor tennis courts, five basketball 8022/8066/8101/8088/8063, Primary teaching language(s): English, courts, and one standard playground with [email protected] Chinese running track.

92 beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 PROFILES K-12 Yew Chung International School of Beijing 北京耀中国际学校

ew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) is an international school with a variety of curricula drawn from the best elements of both Eastern and Western education. Its Early Childhood Education (Kindergarten) and Primary sections follow the National Curriculum for England (NCE) alongside a researched-based Chinese Language and Culture Program. Kindergarten and Primary classrooms Yincorporate a Co-Teaching Model with one Western and one Chinese teacher to create a fully immersed bilingual environment. Secondary School students follow Key Stage 3 of the UK National Curriculum, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). All sections also incorporate an innovative Learning Community model, teaching children collaboration, soft skills and creativity, and preparing students for the challenges of an unknown future. YCIS Beijing is accredited by CIS and is part of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools and the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools.

Founding date: August 1995 • Application fee: RMB 2,500 Facilities: Open-plan purpose-built Learning School type: International school • Placement deposit: RMB 20,000 (refundable) Communities, Interactive SmartBoards, School hours: 8am-3.15pm • Sibling discount: 15 percent (second child) Primary and Secondary School libraries, Curriculum description: Enhanced English 25 percent (third child or more) Auditorium, access to Olympic-sized swimming National Curriculum, ICGSE, IBDP • Uniform: One complimentary set pool, access to Honglingjin Park for outdoor Age range: 2-18 • Bus: RMB 13,000–RMB 16,500 (dependent activities and athletics, Mac computer labs, Grades offered: International K-12 on distance) fully equipped design and technology studio, Number of students: 810 Primary teaching language(s): English recording studio, music room, Student Café, Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes and Chinese cafeteria, rooftop golf course, indoor and Local Chinese students accepted? No Other elective language(s): Additional outdoor playgrounds, gymnasium, parent Nationality of students: 40+ Nationalities language study for interested students room, art rooms, dance studio, internal PM 2.5 including Australia, Canada, Germany, India, as afterschool activities depending on fresh-air systems to filter the air of classrooms, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Spain, UK, US availability offices, and corridors, and pollution-proof Class size (average): 16-24 After-school activities: Available secondary windows and doors installed throughout the Teacher-student ratio: 1:8 (kindergarten), and primary CCAs including: Robotics campus 1:12 (primary), 1:7 (secondary), 1:7 (tutor Club, photography, visual arts, music and Lunch: School cafteria with catering by groups) 1:20 (class) performing arts, model UN, Inter-school Chartwells. Vegetarian and vegan options Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 Sports Competition (ACAMIS), Roots and available academic year): Shoots, kickboxing, Chinese Speech and Boarding program? No • K2–Kindergarten (half-day): RMB 104,000 Debate, Radio FM (English and Chinese), Nurse/doctor available? Yes • K2–Kindergarten (full-day): RMB 173,000 Chinese Calligraphy, Baking Club, Coding Club • K3–Kindergarten (full-day): RMB 207,000 Scholarships offered? Yes. Overall • K4–Kindergarten (full-day): RMB 211,000 Achievement Scholarship, Language and • Year 1-2 – Primary: RMB 251,000 Literature Scholarship, Music and Performing YCISBeijing • Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 – Primary: RMB 256,000 Arts Scholarship, Sports Scholarship www.ycis-bj.com • Years 7, 8 & 9 – Lower Secondary: Extra help offered? English as an Additional RMB 277,000 Language (EAL), Chinese as an Additional East gate • Years 10 and 11 – Upper Secondary IGCSE: Language (CAL), Student Support Services of Honglingjin RMB 293,000 (including Differentiated Learning for Gifted Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, • Year 10-11 – Upper Secondary IGCSE: and Talented Students, Student Learning Chaoyang District RMB 293,000 Support, School Counselor, dedicated 朝阳区后八里庄5号红领巾公园东门 • Years 12 and 13 – Upper Secondary IB: University Guidance Counselor 8585 1836, [email protected] RMB 297,000 Total area (in sqm): 15,850

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Western Academy of Beijing 北京京西学校

estern Academy of Beijing (WAB) is well-known around the globe as a leader in innovative learning and teaching. The school offers International Baccalaureate (IB) programs from Early Years through high school, including the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP). The Early Years curriculum is based on the Reggio Emilia approach to learning. WThe Swiss curriculum is available to students in Pre-K-Grade 2. They also offer a wide variety of flexible pathways to graduation, in which individual students can work with their parents, teachers, and counselors to create a program that fits their specific learning needs.

Founding date: 1994 Teacher-student ratio: 1:8 Total area (in sqm): 99,900 School type: International school Tuition and other fees: Facilities: All 6 school buildings are equipped School hours: 8.30am-3.20pm • Early Years (3 years old, half day): with air filtration systems that keep the daily Ministry of Education accredited? Yes RMB 122,700 average AQI at 1. WAB has four exclusive Curriculum description: WAB is setting • Early Years (3/4 years old, full day): buildings for each school section – Early new standards for international education RMB 206,400 Childhood Center, elementary, middle, high around the world through its Future of • Kindergarten-Grade 1: RMB 245,500 school – and the HUB Sports, Arts, and Learning initiative known as FLoW21. The • Grades 2–5: RMB 263,300 Technology Center is a shared resource for school offers International Baccalaureate • Grades 6–8: RMB 279,200 middle and high school students. Each school programs from Early Years through High • Grades 9–10: RMB 307,400 section has a well-equipped library. Students School, including the Primary Years • Grades 11–12: RMB 315,400 have access to a rock climbing wall, air- Programme, Middle Years Programme, • Transportation, PE Kits, after-school activities supported dome, indoor pool, several theaters, and Diploma Programme. The Early Years included in tuition music studios, 3 gymnasiums, outdoor sports curriculum is based on the Reggio Emilia Primary teaching language(s): English courts, FIFA/IRB certified sports field, fitness approach to learning. The Swiss curriculum Other elective language(s): German, center, 7 unique dining spots is available to students in Pre-K-Grade 2. We Danish, Dutch, French, Finnish, Swedish, Lunch: Students purchase snacks and also offer a wide variety of flexible pathways Japanese, Chinese meals with a prepaid SmartCard. A range to graduation, in which individual students After-school activities: WAB offers more of Western, Chinese, and vegetarian meal can work with their parents, teachers, and than 400 after school activities through its options are available. counselors to create a program that fits dedicated WABX Department. Extensive Lunch fee: RMB 31-RMB 40 their specific learning needs. athletic, artistic, academic and service Boarding program? No Age range: 3-18 activities are available to all students for free. Nurse/doctor available? Yes Grades offered: Early Years-Grade 12 Those include volleyball, soccer, badminton, Number of students: 1,400 rugby, soccer, baseball, choir, band, Chinese WAB_Chat Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes culture, literature, art, photography, speech www.wab.edu Local Chinese students accepted? No and debate, global citizen projects, and more Nationality of students: US, China, Scholarships offered? Financial assistance 10 Laiguangying Canada, South Korea, Australia, and 47 available Donglu, Chaoyang District more Extra help offered? EAL, Learning 朝阳区来广营东路10号 Class size (average): 14 (Early Years), 22 Support and Mother Tongue Language 5986 5588, [email protected] (elementary to high school) Support available

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beijingkids School Choice Guide 2020-2021 101 DIRECTORIESGUIDES

A PARENTS’ GUIDE TO OPEN HOUSE VISITS Navigating your way around Beijing’s international schools by Mina Yan

hoosing the perfect school for your est, or the most high-tech. The “best” international child is no simple feat, and Beijing has school in Beijing is the one that fits your child’s no shortage of international schools. needs and interests. But before you’re overwhelmed by the At every open house you’ll be introduced to the C facilities and beliefs of the school. But be pre-pared gorgeous campuses, high-tech classrooms, and dedicated teachers, keep in mind who you’re really – don’t just listen to what the schools have to say, there for - your child. Choosing the right school ask the questions that’ll give you insight into where doesn’t mean finding the most expensive, the larg- the school really stands.

Educational Philosophy

Are they hands-on or do they promote exploratory independent learning? What’s the approach that their teachers take? Is it more traditional where the teachers lecture, or do they encourage students to be immersed in the learning process? Extracurricular Activities

Don’t just focus on the academics. Look into what extracurriculars are offered at the school. If your child already has their own interests, inquire about those and see how well they’re sup-ported at the school. If they’ve yet to discover their extracurricular passions, does the school offer a wide variety for them to explore?

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Does your kid like the school?

While this seems like a no-brainer, it’s necessary to remind yourself that ultimately you’re look-ing for a school for your child. They’re the one who’ll be spending time there and building their lives around that school. While your opinion as a parent is important, so is their’s. The “Typical Student”

While there’s nothing wrong with a school who highlights specific students who’ve gone to ac-complish extraordinary achievements, not every student will be as accomplished. Find out what their “typical student” is like in terms of test scores, extracurriculars, and leadership roles. Evaluate the student body as a whole rather than the few shining stars.

Talk to the community

Don’t underestimate the power of the Beijing community. Teachers, parents, and current students are your greatest resources when you want to find out the inside scoop on a school.

Ask questions

Don’t be afraid to put the school admissions staff on the spot. That’s what they’re there for. Ask the questions that really concern you. What measures are the schools taking to ensure that their student’s mental health is treated as importantly as their academic achievements? What’s their policy on bullying?

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School name: OVERALL RATING COMMUNITY Address: FACILITIES Contact:

□ Facilities OBSERVE THESE INDICATORS: □ Air quality □ Art and music room □ Classrooms: are they well-maintained, bright, and □ Canteen spacious? □ Computer lab and equipment Are student works displayed and appropriate for the □ Library grade level? □ Playground, gym, open field □ Students: Do they look attentive and cheerful? □ Science rooms How do they interact with each other during □ Student toilets and washroom supplies transitions and lunchtime? □ Other details □ Teachers: Do they look presentable and □ Start/end time of school enthusiastic? Do they keep students engaged? □ Student population □ Non-teaching staff: Are they welcoming and □ Average class size attentive? □ Average teacher-student ratio □ School officers: How does the principal interact □ Transport options with the community? □ Lunch offered

ASK THESE POINTS: □ Does tuition include textbooks and supplies? □ Does your school have a parent-teacher association □ Is the school library open after classroom hours for (PTA)? student research? □ How regularly does the PTA meet? □ Is the community allowed to use school facilities? □ Is there a school-wide teacher to parent □ Homework policy? communication policy? □ School library policy? □ How many school events involving parents take □ Student illness policy? place during the workweek? During weeknights? During □ Student vaccinations policy? the weekend? □ Photographs and digital data policy? □ What are the basic qualifications of your teachers? □ Do teachers allow the use of smart gadgets? If so, □ Who acts as substitutes during teacher maternity how often a day? leaves or long-term emergencies? □ What is the youngest/oldest age for each extracurricular activity?

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